Maximum Angle ACD in Triangle
XAT 2021 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Hard · Geometry
ABC is a triangle with integer-valued sides AB = 1, BC > 1, and CA > 1. If D is the mid-point of AB, then, which of the following options is the closest to the maximum possible value of the angle ACD (in degrees)?
- A.
15
- B.
30
- C.
45
- D.
75
- E.
60
Answer
A
Explanation
is the midpoint of , so . To maximize , and should be as small as possible. Since and integer-valued, minimum . In right triangle , . .
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