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JEE Advanced · Mathematics · 17. Properties of Triangles

In a PQR, P is the largest angle and cosP=13. Further the incircle of the triangle touches the sides PQ, QR and RP at N, L and M respectively, such that the lengths of PN, QL and RM are consecutive even integers. Then possible length(s) of the side(s) of the triangle is (are)

  1. A 16
  2. B 18
  3. C 24
  4. D 22
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(D) 22

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Consider the following figure:

We assumed the value of sides in terms of n, which satisfies our given condition. Now applying cosine rule,
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