The figures are not drawn to scale. Figure 1 shows a rectangular piece of paper XZAC that measures 19 cm by 15 cm. XY = BA = 6 cm. The paper is folded along the dotted line YB such that point Z touches point C, as shown in Figure 2.
- Find the area of Figure 2. XYBAC, after the folding.
- In Figure 2, ∠XYC is 72°. Find ∠YBA in Figure 2.
(a)
Area of Rectangle XZAC
= 19 x 15
= 285
Area of Triangle XYC
=
12 x 6 x 15
= 45 cm
2 Area of Triangle YCB
= (285 - 45 - 45) ÷ 2
= 195 ÷ 2
= 97.5 cm
2 Area of XYBAC
= 97.5 + 45 + 45
= 187.5 cm
2 (b)
∠CYB
= (180° - 72°) ÷ 2
= 108 ÷ 2
= 54° (Angles on a straight line)
∠YBA
= 360° - 90° - 90° - 54°
= 126° (Sum of angles in a quadrilateral)
Answer(s): (a) 187.5 cm
2; (b) 126°