Geometry

GMAT Geometry - Everything you need to know
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Lines and Angles (watch the entire video here)
line: a straight path that extends without

end in both directions
l
line: a straight path that extends without

end in both directions
l
B

A

AB: line segment

AB: length of line segment AB (e.g., DE=7)
angle: intersection of 2 lines

55 : measured in degrees or radians

x
B
C
ABC 55 x 55
CBA 55
180
x 70
x 70 180
x 110
Angles on a line add to 180
a b c
a b c 180
90
right angle: angle of 90 degrees
A B
Q
PQ is perpendicular to AB
bisect: cut or divide into 2 equal pieces
A
J

B A B
C
K
bisects ABC JK bisects AB
is the bisector of ABC
A B
line l is the perpendicular bisector of AB

- a and c are vertical angles

b c
a - a and c are opposite angles
d - a and c are vertically opposite angles
- b and d are opposite angles
Opposite angles are equal
x y
y x
Aside: x y 180
w 50
x y
w 50
x y
x 50 w 50 180 y 130
w 130
If two lines do not intersect, they are parallel
1 2
2
If two lines do not intersect, they are parallel
y x
x y 1
1 2
y x
2
x y
Note: x y 180
y x
x y 1
1 2
y x
2
x y
Practice Question
If l1 and l2 are parallel, then x =
A) 10
Note: Figure not drawn to scale
B) 17.5
C) 22
D) 35 1 x 15
E) 42.5
3x 5
2
Practice Question (watch the entire video here)
If l1 and l2 are parallel, then x =
A) 10
B) 17.5

C) 22 3x 5
D) 35 1 x 15

E) 42.5
3x 5
2
x 15 3x 5 180
4x 10 180
4x 170
x 42.5
Triangles Part I (watch the entire video here)
A Angles in a triangle add to 180

y
w x y 180
w x
B C

44
w x y 180
w 21
B C

44
w x y 180
w 21 44 180
w 65 180
w 21
B C w 115
The longest side is opposite the largest angle

The shortest side is opposite the smallest angle
A
y
w x
B C
b C
A
c a
B
If a b c then A B C
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a

triangle must be greater than the third side.
1 2 4
12 4
1 2
If a triangle has sides with lengths 3 and 7, what lengths

are possible for the third side?
3 7

If a triangle has sides with lengths 3 and 7, what lengths

are possible for the third side?
3 4
7
7 3 third side 3 7
difference between other 2 sides 3rd side sum of other 2 sides
Given lengths of sides A and B

A B 3rd side A B
Angles in a triangle add to 180
b C
A
c a
B
If a b c then A B C


A B 3rd side A B
Practice Question
P
y
Is w > x ? Q w x R
1) PQ 6
2) QR 3
A) Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient
B) Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient
C) BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement
ALONE is sufficient
D) EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
E) Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient
P
y
6 3 PR 9
Is PR PQ ?
E Is w > x ? Q w x R
3
INSUFFICIENT 1) PQ 6
INSUFFICIENT 2) QR 3 b C
A
c a
INSUFFICIENT 1&2) B
If a b c then A B C

A B 3rd side A B
6 3 PR 6 3
Practice Question
What is the value of x in terms of y ?

A) 65 y
B) y 21
C) y 22
D) y 21 y
E) y 22
43
x 22
What is the value of x in terms of y ? Solution #1
A) 65 y Angles in a triangle add to 180

B) y 21
C) y 22 a
D) y 21 y
E) y 22
43
x 22
a y 43 180
a 43 x 22 a y 43
a 43 x 22 180
43 x 22 y 43
x 22 y
x y 22
What is the value of x in terms of y ? Solution #2
A) 65 y
B) y 21 Angles on a line add to 180
C) y 22
D) y 21 158 x
y
E) y 22
43
x 22
c x 22 180 y 158 x 180

c x 158 y 158 x 180
c 158 x y y158
x 180
22 x
y 22y 22
x x
y 22 x
Assumptions and Estimation (watch the entire video here)
120

Lines that appear straight can be assumed to be straight
120 60

x
Do not make assumptions about angle measurements
y x

y +x =180
Both angles are greater than zero degrees
1 2
2
Do not make assumptions about parallelism

Problem Solving Questions

Figures are drawn to scale unless stated otherwise
Estimate to confirm calculations and guide guesses
If O is the center of the circle,

and AB CD , what is the value of x?
A) 40
B) 50 E B
C) 60 O
40
D) 70
E) 80 A D
x
C
Data Sufficiency Questions

Figure conforms to information in question
Figure does not necessarily conform to information in statements
Avoid visual estimation

Angles are greater than zero degrees
Do not make assumptions about angle measurements
Do not make assumptions about parallelism
Use visual estimation sparingly
Geometry Strategies Part I (watch the entire video here)
Geometry Strategies Part I (watch the entire video here)
Redraw figures
Add all given information
Add all information that can be deduced
Add/extend lines
Assign variables and use algebra
Drawn to scale estimate measurements to confirm or guess
Drawn to scale estimate to confirm calculations and guide guesses

Triangles Part II (watch the entire video here)
Isosceles triangle
2 equal sides, 2 equal angles
100 b C
A
c a
40 40 B
If a b c then A B C
x
38
38
104
38
38
104
38 40
38 x
104
38 40
x x 40 180
2x 40 180
2x 140
x 70
38
104 70
70
38 40
x x 40 180
2x 40 180
2x 140
x 70
Equilateral triangle
3 equal sides, 3 equal angles
60
60 60
A C
Area
A
- ft 2
- cm 2
4 8
- m2
B C
10
Area base height

A Area
2
4 8
B C
10
1
Area base height
2
Area base height

A Area
2
4 8
3
B C
10
10 3
altitude height Area
2
15
C
Area
base height
Area
2
4 7.5
7.5 Area
8 10 2
15
A 4 B
B
3 side
2
Area
60 4
60 60
A C
B
3 side
2
Area
60 4
3 6
2
6 6 Area
4
3 36

4
60 60
A C 9 3
6
The altitudes of isosceles triangles and

equilateral triangles bisect the base.
60
60 60
An isosceles triangle has 2 equal sides and 2 equal angles

An equilateral triangle has 3 equal sides and 3 equal angles (60 each)
base height
Area
2
3 side
2
Area
4
The altitudes of isosceles triangles and equilateral triangles bisect the base
Practice Question
If AB and CD are parallel, and AB = BC, then x =
A) 27.5
B) 55
A C
C) 62.5
55
D) 70
E) 125 D
x
B

If AB and CD are parallel, and AB = BC, then x =
A) 27.5
B) 55
A C
C) 62.5
55 55 55
D) 70
E) 125 D
x
B

x 55 55 180

x 110 180
x 70
Right Triangles (watch the entire video here)
Right triangle: triangle with right (90) angle

The hypotenuse is the longest side
leg1 c
b
leg2 a
a2 b2 c2
leg1 leg2 hypotenuse
2 2 2
c b c b
a2 b2 c2 a2 b2 c2
a a
8 x
6
c b a2 b2 c2
a
82 62 x 2
64 36 x 2
8 x 100 x 2
100 x
10 x
6
c b a2 b2 c2
a
82 62 x 2 x
4
64 36 x 2
8 x 100 x 2
100 x 6
10 x
6
c b c b
a2 b2 c2 a2 b2 c2
a a
82 62 x 2 x
4
64 36 x 2
8 x 100 x 2
100 x 6
10 x x 2 42 62
x 2 16 36
6
x 2 20
x 20
x 2 45 5
x2 5
Pythagorean triples: A set of 3 integers that can be the sides of

a right triangle
3-4-5 5 3 32 42 52
13
5-12-13 5 52 122 132
12
8-15-17
7-24-25
8-15-17
17 x8
15
a2 b2 c2
x2 152 172
3-4-5 6-8-10 9-12-15 12-16-20 ...

5-12-13 10-24-26 ...
8-15-17 ...
7-24-25 ...
5 7 35
x 3 7 21
5 3
4 4 7 28
2 corresponding sides required to use Pythagorean triples

3-4-5 6-8-10 9-12-15 12-16-20 ...

5-12-13 10-24-26 ...
8-15-17 ...
7-24-25 ...
50
30
Enlarged
5 3 by factor
of 10
4 40
50
14
25 Enlarged
7 by factor
of 2
24 48
2 corresponding sides required to use Pythagorean triples

3-4-5 6-8-10 9-12-15 12-16-20 ...

5-12-13 10-24-26 ...
8-15-17 ...
7-24-25 ...
3
4
x
3-4-5 6-8-10 9-12-15 12-16-20 ...

5-12-13 10-24-26 ...
8-15-17 ...
7-24-25 ...
a2 b2 c2
3 32 x 2 42
4
9 x 2 16
x2 7
x
x 7
c b a2 b2 c2
a
Watch out for Pythagorean triples (and their multiples)

3-4-5
5-12-13
8-15-17
7-24-25
Practice Question
The height of this rectangle is twice its width. If the distance

between points A and B is 60, what is the rectangles height?
A) 2 3
A
B) 2 5
C) 30
D) 4 3
E) 4 5
B
The height of this rectangle is twice its width. If the distance

between points A and B is 60, what is the rectangles height?
A) 2 3
A a2 b2 c2
B) 2 5

2
2x x 2
2
60
C) 30
D) 4 3 4 x 2 x 2 60
E) 4 5 60 5x 2 60
2x
x 2 12
x 12
x 4 3
x
B
x2 3
2x 2 2 3
4 3
Practice Question
If the rectangular box shown here is 6 inches wide, 8 inches long and 7
inches high, what is the distance, in inches, between points A and B ?
A) 21
B) 9 B
C) 2 21
D) 149 7
E) 3 21
6

A 8
If the rectangular box shown here is 6 inches wide, 8 inches long and 7 Solution #1
A) 21
B) 9 B
B
C) 2 21
D) 149 7
x x
7
E) 3 21
10
6
A
A 8 10
a2 b2 c2
102 72 x 2
100 49 x 2
149 x 2
149 x
If the rectangular box shown here is 6 inches wide, 8 inches long and 7 Solution #2
A) 21
B) 9 B
C) 2 21 B
y
D) 149 7
x
E) 3 21 A w
6 AB w2 x 2 y 2

A 8 AB 82 62 72
64 36 49
149
Special Right Triangles (watch the entire video here)
45-45-90 triangle 30-60-90 triangle
2 1.4 3 1.7
45 60
2 2
1 1
45 30
1 3
leg : leg : hypotenuse leg : leg : hypotenuse

1 : 1 : 2 1 : 3 : 2
x : x : 2x x : 3x : 2x
12
30
x
60 2
1
60
y 30
3
12
30
enlargement factor: 6
x
60 2
1
60
y 30
3
12
30
enlargement factor: 6
x 1 6 y 3 6
6 6 3
5 2
5 2
45 x
45
2
45 1
5 2
45
5 2 1
enlargement factor: 5 2

x 2 5 2
5 4
5 2
10
Square Equilateral Triangle
45
30
45 60 60
Watch out for special right triangles hiding

in squares and equilateral triangles
60 2
1 45
2
1
30
3 45
1
Practice Question
If AD BD, AB 6 and ABC 105 , then x
A) 3 2
A
B) 2 6
C) 4 3
D) 6 2
B D
E) 6 3

If AD BD, AB 6 and ABC 105 , then x
A) 3 2
6 A
B) 2 6
2 6 45 6
C) 4 3 6 45 2 x 2
2 1 2
D) 6 2
45 D 45 12 2
E) 6 3 B
60 1 2 2
6 12 2
enlargement factor: ?
x 2 2
30 6 2
60 2
1
C 30
3
Similar Triangles (watch the entire video here)
Similar triangles have the same 3 angles in common
120 y
b 120 c x
40 20
a 40 20
w
a b c

w x y
With similar triangles, the ratio of any pair

of corresponding sides is the same
9
* x
*
5 7

6
9
* x
*
5 7

6

5 9 of corresponding sides is the same

7 x
5x 7 9
5x 63
63
x
5
Similar triangles have the same 3 angles in common
120 y
b 120 c x
40 20
a 40 20
w
a b c

w x y

of corresponding sides is the same
Practice Question
If ABC BCD, then x
A) 4
A 8 B
25
B)
6
10 12
C) 6
36 E
D)
5 5 x
E) 24
C D

If ABC BCD, then x
A) 4
A 8 B
With similar triangles,
25
B) the ratio of any pair
6 of corresponding
10 12 sides is the same
C) 6

36 12 10
E
D) 5 x
5 5 x
12 x 5 10
E) 24
C D 12 x 50
50
Note: Figure not drawn to scale x
12
25
x
6
Quadrilaterals (watch the entire video here)
Angles in a quadrilateral add to 360

A
w
B
x
w x y z 360
z y
D C
square
rectangle
trapezoid
parallelogram
rhombus
rectangle
opposite sides parallel
all angles are 90
parallelogram square
opposite sides parallel opposite sides parallel

rhombus
all sides are equal

trapezoid
2 sides parallel
Rhombus (and square)

diagonals are perpendicular bisectors
Rectangle (and square)

diagonals are equal length
A B
AC BD
D C
area base height
square rectangle
height height
base base
parallelogram rhombus
height height
base
base
trapezoid base1
base1 base2
area height
2
height
average of bases height
base2
rhombus
7 diagonal1 diagonal2
4 area
2
47
area
2
28

2
14
Angles in a quadrilateral add to 360
rectangle
all angles are 90
parallelogram square
opposite sides parallel opposite sides parallel

rhombus
all sides are equal
trapezoid
2 sides parallel

area base height

Polygons (watch the entire video here)
Polygon: Closed figure formed by 3 or more line segments

polygon convex polygon (all interior angles less than 180)

Triangle a
b c a b c 180
Quadrilateral a
c
a b c d 360
b d
Pentagon e
a
d a b c d e 540
b c
Hexagon f e
a d a b c d e f 720
b c
The sum of the interior

angles in an N-sided polygon
is equal to 180 N 2
Octagon sum of angles 180 N 2
180 8 2

3 180 6
2 4 1080
1
5
6

Regular polygon: equal sides and equal angles
regular pentagon
Polygon: Closed figure formed by 3 or more line segments
polygon convex polygon (all interior angles less than 180)
Regular polygon: equal sides and equal angles
Triangle Quadrilateral
Pentagon Hexagon
The sum of the interior

angles in an N-sided polygon
is equal to 180 N 2
Circles (watch the entire video here)
Circle: set of points that are equidistant from a given point
B diameter 2 radius

C

A
D
center
arc

E - minor arc CE
- arc CDE

Circumference
3.14
3
22

7
circumference diameter
d
circumference 2 radius
2 r

Circumference
circumference 2 r
circumference 2 8
16 feet
16 3

48 feet
8 ft

Area
area r 2
area 8
2
64 ft2
8 ft

B
circumference diameter
C circumference 2 radius

A
area r 2
center
arc

E
3.14
3

Practice Question
If O is the center, OBC 45 , and BC 6, then the area of the circle is
A) 9 B
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18
E) 36
O C

If O is the center, OBC 45 , and BC 6, then the area of the circle is
A) 9 B
B) 12 area r 2
C) 15 45
6 6
2
r area
D) 18
2
E) 36 90 45 36
O C
2
18
6 r With similar triangles, the ratio

2 1 of any pair of corresponding
6 sides is the same
r
2
Pieces of Pi (watch the entire video here)
C

1
CE of circumference
4
90
of circumference
90 360
E
C
119
CE of circumference
360
119
E
C
x
CE of circumference
360
x
2 r
360
x
E
x
arc length 2 r
360
x
area of sector OCE ? of circle's area
360
x

r2
O E 360
x
360
C

x
area of sector OCE of circle's area
360
x x

r2
O E 360
x
sector area
360

r2
O 6
160
x
area
360

r2
160
6
area
360

62
O
160 4
36
9
16
C C

x
CE 2 r area
x

r2
360 360
x x
E O E
Practice Question
O is the center of the circle with radius 30. If x w=20, what

is the length of arc CDE ?
20
A)
3
25 A
B)
3 C
25 x
C) w y D
2 O
40 B
D) E
3
50
E)
3
O is the center of the circle with radius 30. If x w=20, what

is the length of arc CDE ?
20
A) x w 180
3
25 x w 20
B) A
3 C 2w 160
30
25 x w 80
C) 80 y 80 D
2 O
y
D)
40 B arc length 2 r
E 360
3
50 80
E) arc length
360
2 30
3
Note: Figure not drawn to scale 2
60
9
40

3
Circle Properties (watch the entire video here)
x is an inscribed angle holding/containing chord AB

x is an inscribed angle holding/containing arc AB
B
Inscribed angles holding the
same chord/arc are equal
A x
x
B
C

x
x
Inscribed angles holding chords/arcs

of equal length are equal
An inscribed angle holding

the diameter is a right angle
2x
O
B
A central angle is twice as

large as an inscribed angle
x holding the same chord/arc
Angle AOB is a central angle holding chord AB


The line from the center to the
point of tangency is
perpendicular to the tangent line
line l is tangent to the circle


* *
*
*
2x
x

Practice Question
If O is the center and AB CD , then x
A) 40 Note: Figure not drawn to scale

B) 50
C) 60
D) 70 E B
E) 80
O
20
A D
x
C
If O is the center and AB CD , then x

B) 50
C) 60
D) 70 E B
E) 80
O
20
90
A D
x 80
90 90
10 80 C
A
Volume & Surface Area (watch the entire video here)
Volume
5 ft
1 ft
1 ft3
1 ft 3 ft
1 ft 2 ft
Volume length width height

Volume 2 3 5
30 ft3
Volume
r 3

height h 10
Volume r 2h
Volume r 2h
Volume 3 10
2
90
Surface Area
6 faces
12 edges
face 8 vertices
Surface Area
edge
6 faces
12 edges
edge
edge
8 vertices
edge
Surface Area
vertex vertex

vertex 6 faces
12 edges
8 vertices

vertex vertex
Surface Area
5 cm
4 cm
8 cm
surface area 40 40 32 32 20 20
184 cm2
Surface Area
r 2 r
area 2 r h
h h
2 rh
total area r 2 r 2 2 rh
area r 2 area r 2 2 r 2 2 rh
2 r r h
height
h
width
length
volume r 2h
volume length width height
surface area r 2 r 2 2 rh
surface area sum of areas of all 6 sides
2 r 2 2 rh
2 r r h
Units of Measurement (watch the entire video here)
Metric: kilometers, kilograms, liters, etc.

English: miles, pounds, gallons, etc.
What is the perimeter of this triangle?
13
12
Conversions
If conversion is required, relationship will be given

- e.g., (1 kilometer = 1000 meters)
- e.g., (1 mile = 5280 feet)
Note: Relationships not given for units of time

- e.g., (1 hour = 60 minutes)
- e.g., (1 day = 24 hours)
Geometry Data Sufficiency Questions (watch the entire video here)
Do not estimate lengths and angles

B
x
A C
C
What is the length of AD?
1) x 30
2) AD DC
x
A C
What is the length of AD?
1) x 30
2) AD DC
To find one length requires at least one other length

30
A C
E What is the length of AD?
INSUFFICIENT 1) x 30
INSUFFICIENT 2) AD DC
INSUFFICIENT 1&2) x 30 & AD DC

B E D
x
A C
If AE EC , what is the length of AB?

1) AC 10
2) x 30
B E D
x
A C

1) AC 10
2) x 30
Sketch figure and add information

B E D
x x
A C
10
1) AC 10
2) x 30

B E D
x x
A C
10
1) AC 10
2) x 30

Mentally grab and move points and lines
B E D
x x
A C
10
1) AC 10
2) x 30

B E D
x x
A C
10
1) AC 10
2) x 30

B E D
30 30
A C

INSUFFICIENT 1) AC 10

To find one length requires at least one other length
B E D
30 30
A C
10
C If AE EC , what is the length of AB?
INSUFFICIENT 1) AC 10
SUFFICIENT 1 & 2) AC 10 and x 30

Do not estimate lengths and angles

To find one length, requires at least one other length
Sketch diagram and add information
Geometry Strategies Part II (watch the entire video here)
Geometry Strategies Part II (watch the entire video here)
Redraw figures
Add all given information
Add any information that can be deduced
Add/extend lines
Assign variables and use algebra
Problem solving questions drawn to scale:
- estimate to confirm calculations and guide guesses
Two or more triangles and length required
- look for similar triangles
Right triangle:
- use Pythagorean Theorem to relate sides
- watch for Pythagorean Triples and special triangles
Circle:
- beware of circle properties (inscribed/central angles, tangent lines)
- look for isosceles triangles
Break areas/volumes into manageable pieces
Practice Question
Are lines l1 and l2 parallel? 1 2
1) e b 180
2) b d b
c
a
d
e
ALONE is sufficient
D Are lines l1 and l2 parallel? 1 2
SUFFICIENT 1) e b 180
SUFFICIENT 2) b d b
c
a
d
e

1 2
180

Practice Question
What is the value of x ?

4
B)
3 60
3 4x 3
C)
2 x 1
5
D)
3
5
E)
2
What is the value of x ?

4
B)
3 60
60 2
3 4x 3 1
C)
2 x 1 30
5 3
D)
3 30
5
E)
2 x 1 4x 3 With similar triangles, the ratio

1 2 of any pair of corresponding
2 x 1 1 4 x 3 sides is the same
2x 2 4x 3
2 2x 3
5 2x
5
x
2
Practice Question
If AC is tangent to the circle with center O, then DBC

B) 55
C) 60
D
D) 65
E) 70
O
40
C
A B
If AC is tangent to the circle with center O, then DBC

B) 55
C) 60
25 D
D) 65
E) 70
O
130
50
65
40
C
A B 25
Practice Question
A C D
If AC 12, does ACB 90 ?

1) BC 5
2) AC CD
ALONE is sufficient
5
A C D
12 12
E If AC 12, does ACB 90 ?

INSUFFICIENT 1) BC 5
INSUFFICIENT 2) AC CD
INSUFFICIENT 1 & 2)
Practice Question
What is the area of triangle ABC?

A) 15
B) 15 3
A
5 119
C)
2
D) 32.5
E) 36 12
60
C 5 B
What is the area of triangle ABC?

A) 15
B) 15 3
A base height
5 119 area
C) 2
2
56 3
D) 32.5 area
12 2
E) 36
6 3 30 3

2
60 15 3
C 5 B
enlargement factor: 6 h 3 6 6 3
Practice Question
If ABCD is a parallelogram, then what is its perimeter?
A) 22
B) 24
A 3x y 3 B
C) 26
D) 28
xy6
E) 30 2x 6y 13
D C
4y 2 x 2
If ABCD is a parallelogram, then what is its perimeter?
A) 22
B) 24
A 3x y 3 B
C) 26 x y 6 2x 6y 13
x 5y 7
D) 28
xy6
E) 30 2x 6y 13 3x y 3 4y 2x 2
5x 5y 5
D C xy 1
4y 2 x 2
perimeter 3x y 3 2 x 6y 13 4y 2 x 2 x y 6
4 x 4y 18
4 x y 18
4 1 18
22
Practice Question
What is the value of x?

A) 5
B) 7
C) 15
D) 21
155 3x
E) 25
4x 70
6x 30
What is the value of x?

A) 5
B) 7
C) 15 180 155 3x
D) 21
155 3x
4x 70
E) 25 6x 30
180 4 x 70
6x 30
180 4 x 70 180 155 3x 6 x 30 180

110 4 x 25 3 x 6 x 30 180
105 5x 180
5x 75
x 15
Practice Question
K is the surface area of cylinder A. If the radius of cylinder B is

twice the radius of cylinder A, and the height of cylinder B is twice
that of cylinder A, what is the surface area of cylinder B?
A) 2K
B) 3K
C) 4K
D) 6K
E) 8K
K is the surface area of cylinder A. If the radius of cylinder B is

twice the radius of cylinder A, and the height of cylinder B is twice
that of cylinder A, what is the surface area of cylinder B?
A) 2K 1
surface area 2 r 2 2 rh
B) 3K A 1
2 1 2 1 1
2
C) 4K 2 2
D) 6K 4 K
E) 8K 2
surface area 2 r 2 2 rh
2 2 2 2 2
2
2
B 8 8
16 4K
Practice Question
A
x
C
If the circle has radius 4, is x 80?

1) CB 8
2) AC AB
A
x
C
A If the circle has radius 4, is x 80?

SUFFICIENT 1) CB 8
INSUFFICIENT 2) AC AB
Practice Question
D A
C B
If ABCD is a rectangle, is the area of EBC greater

than the area of AEC ?
1) BCE 30
2) BE EA
D A C D
bh
E area h
2
C B B E A
If ABCD is a rectangle, is the area of EBC greater

B than the area of AEC ?
Which triangle has the
INSUFFICIENT 1) BCE 30
longest base?
SUFFICIENT 2) BE EA
Practice Question
B
5 5
A y C
What is the area of ABC?

1) y 2 14y 48 0
2) y 2 16y 60 0
ALONE is sufficient
B
5 5
h
The sum of the lengths
of any two sides of a
A y C triangle must be greater
than the third side.
D What is the area of ABC?
SUFFICIENT 1) y 2 14y 48 0 5 5 10
SUFFICIENT 2) y 2 16y 60 0
1) y 2 14y 48 0 2) y 2 16y 60 0
y 6 y 8 0 y 6 y 10 0
y 6, 8 y 6, 10

area 12 area 12
area 12
Practice Question
If BD bisects CBE, and DE bisects BEF , then w

B) 35 C
C) 50 D
B w
D) 55
E) 65
50
A
E F
If BD bisects CBE, and DE bisects BEF , then w

B) 35 C
C) 50 D
B x w w x y 180
D) 55 x
180 2x w 180 x y
E) 65 w 180 x y
180 115
y
A
50 180 2y y 65
E F
50 180 2 x 180 2y 180

410 2x 2y 180
230 2x 2y
230 2 x y
115 x y
Practice Question
If ABCD is a rectangle, then what is the length of EC?

A) 7.8
B) 8
B C
C) 8.4
D) 9 12
E) 9.6
E
A D
16
If ABCD is a rectangle, then what is the length of EC?

A) 7.8 B
B) 8
B 16 C
C) 8.4
D) 9 12
E) 9.6 16
E
A D
16
E
C
D 12 C
16 12
h
bh
area
B D 2
20 E
area
12 16
bh 20h
area 96 2
2 2
96
96 10h
9.6 h EC
Practice Question
If the both circles have radius 6, and O and P are their centers,
what is the area of the shaded region?
A) 24 18 3
B) 24 12 3
C) 18
O P
D) 36 24 3
E) 18 12 3
If the both circles have radius 6, and O and P are their centers,
what is the area of the shaded region?
A) 24 18 3
B) 24 12 3 a c 6 6
b b
C) 18
O P
D) 36 24 3 6
d
3 side
2
e f
E) 18 12 3 area
4
x
sector area
360

r2 b
3 62
9 3
4
60
ab
360

62 6

d e 6
a b d e b c d f 24
b c 6 a b c d e f b d 24

d f 6 a b ca db e cd f b f 24 b24
e d d b d
a b c d e f 24 9 3 9 3
a b c d e f 24 18 3
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GMAT Geometry - Everything you need to know

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line: a straight path that extends without

line: a straight path that extends without

AB: line segment

angle: intersection of 2 lines

Angles on a line add to 180

right angle: angle of 90 degrees

bisect: cut or divide into 2 equal pieces

line l is the perpendicular bisector of AB

- a and c are vertical angles

- b and d are opposite angles

Opposite angles are equal

If two lines do not intersect, they are parallel

If two lines do not intersect, they are parallel

Angles on a line add to 180

Opposite angles are equal

If l1 and l2 are parallel, then x =

If l1 and l2 are parallel, then x =

A Angles in a triangle add to 180

A Angles in a triangle add to 180

A Angles in a triangle add to 180

The longest side is opposite the largest angle

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a

If a triangle has sides with lengths 3 and 7, what lengths

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a

If a triangle has sides with lengths 3 and 7, what lengths

difference between other 2 sides 3rd side sum of other 2 sides

Given lengths of sides A and B

Angles in a triangle add to 180

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a

Given lengths of sides A and B

Given lengths of sides A and B

What is the value of x in terms of y ?

What is the value of x in terms of y ? Solution #1

A) 65 y Angles in a triangle add to 180

What is the value of x in terms of y ? Solution #2

c x 22 180 y 158 x 180

Do not make assumptions about parallelism

Problem Solving Questions

If O is the center of the circle,

Data Sufficiency Questions

Lines that appear straight can be assumed to be straight

Drawn to scale estimate to confirm calculations and guide guesses

Area base height

Area base height

The altitudes of isosceles triangles and

An isosceles triangle has 2 equal sides and 2 equal angles

If AB and CD are parallel, and AB = BC, then x =

Note: Figure not drawn to scale

If AB and CD are parallel, and AB = BC, then x =

Note: Figure not drawn to scale

Right triangle: triangle with right (90) angle

Pythagorean triples: A set of 3 integers that can be the sides of

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2 corresponding sides required to use Pythagorean triples

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