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== Solution ==
 
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Use the formula : Circumradius = abc/4R
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Use the formula : Area = abc/4R
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== See also ==
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Revision as of 10:49, 22 July 2024

Problem

The sides of a triangle are $25,39$, and $40$. The diameter of the circumscribed circle is: $\textbf{(A)}\ \frac{133}{3}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{125}{3}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 42\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 41\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 40$

Solution

Use the formula : Area = abc/4R

See also

1959 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 42
Followed by
Problem 44
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