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Let <math>O</math> be the center of the rhombus. Via [[parallel]] sides and [[alternate interior angles]], we see that the opposite [[triangle]]s are [[congruent]] (<math>\triangle BPQ \cong \triangle DRS</math>, <math>\triangle APS \cong CRQ</math>). Quickly we realize that <math>O</math> is also the center of the rectangle.
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By the [[Pythagorean Theorem]], we can solve for a side of the rhombus; <math>PQ = \sqrt{15^2 + 20^2} = 25</math>. Since the [[diagonal]]s of a rhombus are [[perpendicular bisector]]s, we have that <math>OP = 15, OQ = 20</math>. Also, <math>\angle POQ = 90^{\circ}</math>, so quadrilateral <math>BPOQ</math> is [[cyclic quadrilateral|cyclic]]. By [[Ptolemy's Theorem]], <math>25 \cdot OB = 20 \cdot 15 + 15 \cdot 20 = 600</math>.
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By similar logic, we have <math>APOS</math> is a cyclic quadrilateral. Let <math>AP = x</math>, <math>AS = y</math>. The Pythagorean Theorem gives us <math>x^2 + y^2 = 625\quad \mathrm{(1)}</math>. Ptolemy’s Theorem gives us <math>25 \cdot OA = 20x + 15y</math>. Since the diagonals of a rectangle are equal, <math>OA = \frac{1}{2}d = OB</math>, and <math>20x + 15y = 600\quad \mathrm{(2)}</math>. Solving for <math>y</math>, we get <math>y = 40 - \frac 43x</math>. Substituting into <math>\mathrm{(1)}</math>,
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<cmath>\begin{eqnarray*}x^2 + \left(40-\frac 43x\right)^2 &=& 625\\
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5x^2 - 192x + 1755 &=& 0\\
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x = \frac{192 \pm \sqrt{192^2 - 4 \cdot 5 \cdot 1755}}{10} &=& 15, \frac{117}{5}\end{eqnarray*}</cmath>
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We reject <math>15</math> because then everything degenerates into [[square]]s, but the condition that <math>PR \neq QS</math> gives us a [[contradiction]]. Thus <math>x = \frac{117}{5}</math>, and backwards solving gives <math>y = \frac{44}5</math>. The perimeter of <math>ABCD</math> is <math>2\left(20 + 15 + \frac{117}{5} + \frac{44}5\right) = \frac{672}{5}</math>, and <math>m + n = \boxed{677}</math>.
  
 
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Revision as of 16:55, 23 October 2007

Problem

Rhombus $PQRS^{}_{}$ is inscribed in rectangle $ABCD^{}_{}$ so that vertices $P^{}_{}$, $Q^{}_{}$, $R^{}_{}$, and $S^{}_{}$ are interior points on sides $\overline{AB}$, $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{CD}$, and $\overline{DA}$, respectively. It is given that $PB^{}_{}=15$, $BQ^{}_{}=20$, $PR^{}_{}=30$, and $QS^{}_{}=40$. Let $m/n^{}_{}$, in lowest terms, denote the perimeter of $ABCD^{}_{}$. Find $m+n^{}_{}$.

Solution

Let $O$ be the center of the rhombus. Via parallel sides and alternate interior angles, we see that the opposite triangles are congruent ($\triangle BPQ \cong \triangle DRS$, $\triangle APS \cong CRQ$). Quickly we realize that $O$ is also the center of the rectangle.

By the Pythagorean Theorem, we can solve for a side of the rhombus; $PQ = \sqrt{15^2 + 20^2} = 25$. Since the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular bisectors, we have that $OP = 15, OQ = 20$. Also, $\angle POQ = 90^{\circ}$, so quadrilateral $BPOQ$ is cyclic. By Ptolemy's Theorem, $25 \cdot OB = 20 \cdot 15 + 15 \cdot 20 = 600$.

By similar logic, we have $APOS$ is a cyclic quadrilateral. Let $AP = x$, $AS = y$. The Pythagorean Theorem gives us $x^2 + y^2 = 625\quad \mathrm{(1)}$. Ptolemy’s Theorem gives us $25 \cdot OA = 20x + 15y$. Since the diagonals of a rectangle are equal, $OA = \frac{1}{2}d = OB$, and $20x + 15y = 600\quad \mathrm{(2)}$. Solving for $y$, we get $y = 40 - \frac 43x$. Substituting into $\mathrm{(1)}$,

\begin{eqnarray*}x^2 + \left(40-\frac 43x\right)^2 &=& 625\\ 5x^2 - 192x + 1755 &=& 0\\ x = \frac{192 \pm \sqrt{192^2 - 4 \cdot 5 \cdot 1755}}{10} &=& 15, \frac{117}{5}\end{eqnarray*}

We reject $15$ because then everything degenerates into squares, but the condition that $PR \neq QS$ gives us a contradiction. Thus $x = \frac{117}{5}$, and backwards solving gives $y = \frac{44}5$. The perimeter of $ABCD$ is $2\left(20 + 15 + \frac{117}{5} + \frac{44}5\right) = \frac{672}{5}$, and $m + n = \boxed{677}$.

See also

1991 AIME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources)
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