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In an isosceles ∆ABC, if AC = BC and AB2 = 2AC2, then ∠C = ?
(a) 30°
(b) 45°
(c) 60°
(d) 90°

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(d) 90°

Given:
AC = BC
AB2 = 2AC2 = AC2 + AC2 = AC2 + BC2
Applying Pythagoras theorem, we conclude that ∆ABC is right angled at C.
or, C = 90°

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