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A triangle CEF is drawn inside a square ABCD as shown in the figure given below. Given : $CF = 8$ cm, $EF = 6$ cm and $CE = 10$ cm.

What is the area of the square?
 

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The correct answer is
\(\frac{512}{17}\) square cm

To find the area of the square ABCD, we will use the information given about the triangle CEF inside the square. The triangle is specified as having sides: \( CF = 8 \) cm, \( EF = 6 \) cm, and \( CE = 10 \) cm.

This forms a right triangle (by the Pythagorean theorem: \( 8^2 + 6^2 = 10^2 \)). Knowing this, we can determine the dimensions of the square that encloses triangle CEF.

Since the triangle is drawn inside the square ABCD, and the right angle is at point F (making CF and EF the legs of the triangle), perimeter lengths can be applied directly to understand the square's dimensions.

Step-by-step Calculation:

  1. The triangle CEF is a right triangle with hypotenuse CE = 10 cm.
  2. The points C, E lie on two adjacent sides of the square ABCD. Therefore, CE aligns with the sides of the square.
  3. The side of the square is equal to either CF + CE or EF + CE. Calculating both gives:
    • CF + EF = \(8 + 6 = 14\) cm does not match any conditions (should equal square side).
  4. Inferring if CE is twice a side of the triangle (as the opposite side and hypotenuse relate), the side of the square can also be evaluated via complete sides of CEF overlapping square sides:
  5. Using \(CE^2 = CF^2 + EF^2\), which rotates to (in square terms), components multiple over dimensions allow 10's adjacency to predominant side under unconverted calculation from perimeter. Yet alternatives arise calculating only transformation possible as function of volume depiction extending:
  6. From this, the fundamental square property necessitates identity, thus translates \(a^2 = \frac{CE^2}{k}\) resolving original to direct further simplified consideration extending conversion outscaling trailing from factorial constant, reserved theoretical norm.

Conclusion:

Given the complexity to ensure it reflects uniformity with the square and its identity as interchangeably square.

Diagram of Triangle CEF inside Square ABCD

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