Question

In the figure, the area of square WXYZ is 25 cm2. The four smaller squares have sides 1 cm long, either parallel to or coinciding with the sides of the large square. In ∆ABC, AB = AC, and when ∆ABC is folded over side BC, point A coincides with O, the center of square WXYZ. What is the area of ∆ABC, in square centimeters?

• A. 15/4
• B. 21/4
• C. 27/4
• D. 21/2
• E. 27/2

Answer 1

The correct option is C 27/4

27/4