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The given problem provides a geometric figure involving a quadrilateral \( ABCD \) where:

- \( BC = 10 \) cm
- \( \angle ABC = 90^\circ \)
- \( \angle ADC = 90^\circ \)
- \( \angle ACB = 45^\circ \)
- \( \angle CAD = 60^\circ \)

### Let's break down and solve each part:

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### a) **What is the measure of \( \angle BAC \)?**

In triangle \( ABC \), we know:

- \( \angle ABC = 90^\circ \)
- \( \angle ACB = 45^\circ \)

Since the sum of angles in any triangle is \( 180^\circ \):

\[
\angle BAC = 180^\circ - \angle ABC - \angle ACB
\]

\[
\angle BAC = 180^\circ - 90^\circ - 45^\circ = 45^\circ
\]

Thus, \( \angle BAC = 45^\circ \).

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### b) **What is the length of \( AB \)?**

Since triangle \( ABC \) is a right-angled triangle with angles \( 45^\circ, 45^\circ, \) and \( 90^\circ \), it is an isosceles right triangle. In such triangles, the legs are equal, and we can use the property:

\[
AB = BC
\]

Therefore, \( AB = 10 \) cm.

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### c) **What is the perimeter of triangle \( ABC \)?**

The perimeter of triangle \( ABC \) is the sum of its sides:

\[
\text{Perimeter of } ABC = AB + BC + AC
\]

We know \( AB = BC = 10 \) cm. To find \( AC \), we use the Pythagorean theorem:

\[
AC = \sqrt{AB^2 + BC^2} = \sqrt{10^2 + 10^2} = \sqrt{200} = 10\sqrt{2} \, \text{cm}
\]

Thus, the perimeter is:

\[
\text{Perimeter} = 10 + 10 + 10\sqrt{2} \approx 10 + 10 + 14.14 = 34.14 \, \text{cm}
\]

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### d) **What is the area of the quadrilateral \( ABCD \)?**

We can split the area of quadrilateral \( ABCD \) into two parts:

1. **Area of triangle \( ABC \):**

\[
\text{Area of } ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times AB \times BC = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times 10 = 50 \, \text{cm}^2
\]

2. **Area of triangle \( ACD \):**

In triangle \( ACD \), we have \( \angle ADC = 90^\circ \). Using the given information:

- \( \angle CAD = 60^\circ \)

We can use trigonometry to find \( CD \). Since \( \sin(60^\circ) = \frac{AC}{AD} \), and using \( AC = 10\sqrt{2} \), the area can be calculated using trigonometry.

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Let me know if you would like further clarification on the steps, or details on how to proceed with part d!

In the figure BC = 10 centimeters, ∠ABC = ∠ADC = 90°, ∠ACB = 45°, ∠CAD = 60°. a) What is the measure of ∠BAC? b) What is the length of AB? c) What is the perimeter of the triangle ABC? d) What is the area of the quadrilateral ABCD?

This geometry problem explores angles, side lengths, and areas in a right-angled triangle and a quadrilateral. Given BC = 10 cm, the problem involves using trigonometry and the Pythagorean theorem to find ∠BAC, the length of AB, the perimeter of triangle ABC, and the area of quadrilateral ABCD.

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