Problem 242

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Problem 242: (2021 Fall AMC 10b, 15)

In square $ABCD$, points $P$ and $Q$ lie on $\overline{AD}$ and $\overline{AB}$, respectively. Segments $\overline{BP}$ and $\overline{CQ}$ intersect at right angles at $R$, with $BR=6$ and $PR=7$. What is the area of the square?

$(\textbf{A})\: 85\qquad(\textbf{B}) \: 93\qquad(\textbf{C}) \: 100\qquad(\textbf{D}) \: 117\qquad(\textbf{E}) \: 125$

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Exercise 242: Solution

In square $ABCD$, points $P$ and $Q$ lie on $\overline{AD}$ and $\overline{AB}$, respectively. Segments $\overline{BP}$ and $\overline{CQ}$ intersect at right angles at $R$, with $BR=12$ and $PR=14$. What is the area of the square?

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