The lengths of the sides of a triangle are 10 + x2, 10 + x2 and 20 – 2x2. If for x = k, the area of the triangle is maximum, then 3k2 is equal to:

Option 1 - <p>5</p>
Option 2 - <p>8</p>
Option 3 - <p>10</p>
Option 4 - <p>12</p>
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:

CD = √ (10+x²)² – (10–x²)² = 2√10|x|
Area
= 1/2 * CD * AB = 1/2 * 2√10|x| (20–2x²)
=> 10 – x² = 2x
3x² = 10
x = k
3k² = 10

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