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If G is the centroid and I the incentre of the triangle with vertices A(36,7), B(20,7) and C(0,8), then GI is equal to

A
1733
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3973
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C
2053
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Solution

The correct option is B 2053
We have a=BC=(20)2+(7+8)2=25,
b=CA=(36)2+(8+7)2=39 and
c=AB=(56)2=56
Therefore, the coordinates of I are,
(25(36)+39(20)+56(0)25+39+56,25(7)+39(7)+56(8)25+39+56)=(1,0)
And the coordinates of G are,
(36+20+03,7+783)=(163,2)
GI=(1+163)2+(02)2=13205

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