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geometry senior

Problem

In , and . If perpendiculars constructed to at and to at meet at , then
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
We begin by drawing a diagram. We extend and to meet at This gives us a couple right triangles in and We see that . Hence, and are 30-60-90 triangles. Using the side ratios of 30-60-90 triangles, we have . This tells us that . Also, . Because , we have Solving the equation, we have Hence, .
Final answer
E