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Problem

Square $ABCD$ has side length $30$ . Point $P$ lies inside the square so that $AP = 12$ and $BP = 26$ . The centroids of $\triangle{ABP}$ , $\triangle{BCP}$ , $\triangle{CDP}$ , and $\triangle{DAP}$ are the vertices of a convex quadrilateral. What is the area of that quadrilateral?

$[asy] unitsize(120); pair B = (0, 0), A = (0, 1), D = (1, 1), C = (1, 0), P = (1/4, 2/3); draw(A--B--C--D--cycle); dot(P); defaultpen(fontsize(10pt)); draw(A--P--B); draw(C--P--D); label("$A$", A, W); label("$B$", B, W); label("$C$", C, E); label("$D$", D, E); label("$P$", P, N*1.5+E*0.5); dot(A); dot(B); dot(C); dot(D); [/asy]$

$\textbf{(A) }100\sqrt{2}\qquad\textbf{(B) }100\sqrt{3}\qquad\textbf{(C) }200\qquad\textbf{(D) }200\sqrt{2}\qquad\textbf{(E) }200\sqrt{3}$

Solution 1 (Similar Triangles)

As shown below, let $M_1,M_2,M_3,M_4$ be the midpoints of $\overline{AB},\overline{BC},\overline{CD},\overline{DA},$ respectively, and $G_1,G_2,G_3,G_4$ be the centroids of $\triangle{ABP},\triangle{BCP},\triangle{CDP},\triangle{DAP},$ respectively. $[asy] /* Made by MRENTHUSIASM */ unitsize(210); pair B = (0, 0), A = (0, 1), D = (1, 1), C = (1, 0), P = (1/4, 2/3); pair M1 = midpoint(A--B); pair M2 = midpoint(B--C); pair M3 = midpoint(C--D); pair M4 = midpoint(D--A); pair G1 = centroid(A,B,P); pair G2 = centroid(B,C,P); pair G3 = centroid(C,D,P); pair G4 = centroid(D,A,P); filldraw(M1--M2--P--cycle,red); filldraw(M2--M3--P--cycle,yellow); filldraw(M3--M4--P--cycle,green); filldraw(M4--M1--P--cycle,lightblue); draw(A--B--C--D--cycle); draw(M1--M2--M3--M4--cycle); draw(G1--G2--G3--G4--cycle); dot(P); defaultpen(fontsize(10pt)); draw(A--P--B); draw(C--P--D); label("$A$", A, W); label("$B$", B, W); label("$C$", C, E); label("$D$", D, E); label("$P$", P, N); label("$M_1$", M1, W); label("$M_2$", M2, S); label("$M_3$", M3, E); label("$M_4$", M4, N); label("$G_1$", G1, 1.5S); label("$G_2$", G2, 1.5E); label("$G_3$", G3, 1.5NE); label("$G_4$", G4, 1.5E); dot(A); dot(B); dot(C); dot(D); dot(M1); dot(M2); dot(M3); dot(M4); dot(G1); dot(G2); dot(G3); dot(G4); [/asy]$ By SAS, we conclude that $\triangle G_1G_2P\sim\triangle M_1M_2P, \triangle G_2G_3P\sim\triangle M_2M_3P, \triangle G_3G_4P\sim\triangle M_3M_4P,$ and $\triangle G_4G_1P\sim\triangle M_4M_1P.$ By the properties of centroids, the ratio of similitude for each pair of triangles is $\frac{2}{3}.$

Note that quadrilateral $M_1M_2M_3M_4$ is a square of side-length $15\sqrt2.$ It follows that:

Since $\overline{G_1G_2}\parallel\overline{M_1M_2},\overline{G_2G_3}\parallel\overline{M_2M_3},\overline{G_3G_4}\parallel\overline{M_3M_4},$ and $\overline{G_4G_1}\parallel\overline{M_4M_1}$ by the Converse of the Corresponding Angles Postulate, we have $\angle G_1G_2G_3=\angle G_2G_3G_4=\angle G_3G_4G_1=\angle G_4G_1G_2=90^\circ.$

Since $G_1G_2=\frac23M_1M_2, G_2G_3=\frac23M_2M_3, G_3G_4=\frac23M_3M_4,$ and $G_4G_1=\frac23M_4M_1$ by the ratio of similitude, we have $G_1G_2=G_2G_3=G_3G_4=G_4G_1=10\sqrt2.$

Together, quadrilateral $G_1G_2G_3G_4$ is a square of side-length $10\sqrt2,$ so its area is $\left(10\sqrt2\right)^2=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.$

Remark

This solution shows that, if point $P$ is within square $ABCD,$ then the shape and the area of quadrilateral $G_1G_2G_3G_4$ are independent of the location of $P.$ Let the brackets denote areas. More generally, $G_1G_2G_3G_4$ is always a square of area $[G_1G_2G_3G_4]=\left(\frac23\right)^2[M_1M_2M_3M_4]=\frac49[M_1M_2M_3M_4]=\frac29[ABCD].$ On the other hand, the location of $G_1G_2G_3G_4$ is dependent on the location of $P.$

~RandomPieKevin ~Kyriegon ~MRENTHUSIASM

Solution 2 (Similar Triangles)

This solution refers to the diagram in Solution 1.

By SAS, we conclude that $\triangle G_1G_3P\sim\triangle M_1M_3P$ and $\triangle G_2G_4P\sim\triangle M_2M_4P.$ By the properties of centroids, the ratio of similitude for each pair of triangles is $\frac23.$

Note that quadrilateral $M_1M_2M_3M_4$ is a square of diagonal-length $30,$ so $\overline{M_1M_3}\perp\overline{M_2M_4}.$ Since $\overline{G_1G_3}\parallel\overline{M_1M_3}$ and $\overline{G_2G_4}\parallel\overline{M_2M_4}$ by the Converse of the Corresponding Angles Postulate, we have $\overline{G_1G_3}\perp\overline{G_2G_4}.$

Therefore, the area of quadrilateral $G_1G_2G_3G_4$ is $\frac12\cdot G_1G_3\cdot G_2G_4 = \frac12\cdot\left(\frac23\cdot M_1M_3\right)\cdot\left(\frac23\cdot M_2M_4\right)=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.$ ~Funnybunny5246 ~MRENTHUSIASM

Solution 3 (Coordinate Geometry)

This solution refers to the diagram in Solution 1.

We place the diagram in the coordinate plane: Let $A=(0,30),B=(0,0),C=(30,0),D=(30,30),$ and $P=(3x,3y).$

Recall that for any triangle in the coordinate plane, the coordinates of its centroid are the averages of the coordinates of its vertices. It follows that $G_1=(x,y+10),G_2=(x+10,y),G_3=(x+20,y+10),$ and $G_4=(x+10,y+20).$

Note that $G_1G_3=G_2G_4=20$ and $\overline{G_1G_3}\perp\overline{G_2G_4}.$ Therefore, the area of quadrilateral $G_1G_2G_3G_4$ is $\frac12\cdot G_1G_3\cdot G_2G_4=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.$

~Pi31415926535897 ~MRENTHUSIASM

Solution 4 (Homothety)

Let $X,Y,Z,W$ be the midpoints of sides $AB,BC,CD,DE$ , respectively.

Notice that a homothety centered at P with ratio $\frac{2}{3}$ will send $XYZW$ to $G_{1}G_{2}G_{3}G_{4}$ , so $G_{1}G_{2}G_{3}G_{4}$ is a square with area $\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^2 [XYZW]$ , but $[XYZW]=\frac{1}{2}[ABCD]$ so our desired area is $\frac{4}{9}\cdot\frac{1}{2}\cdot900=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}$

~chrisdiamond10

Video Solution (Meta-Solving Technique)

https://youtu.be/GmUWIXXf_uk?t=1439

~ pi_is_3.14

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 <math>\textbf{(A) }100\sqrt{2}\qquad\textbf{(B) }100\sqrt{3}\qquad\textbf{(C) }200\qquad\textbf{(D) }200\sqrt{2}\qquad\textbf{(E) }200\sqrt{3}</math>
-==Solution 1 (Similar Triangles and Area Ratios)==
+==Solution 1 (Similar Triangles)==
 As shown below, let <math>M_1,M_2,M_3,M_4</math> be the midpoints of <math>\overline{AB},\overline{BC},\overline{CD},\overline{DA},</math> respectively, and <math>G_1,G_2,G_3,G_4</math> be the centroids of <math>\triangle{ABP},\triangle{BCP},\triangle{CDP},\triangle{DAP},</math> respectively.
 <asy>
+/* Made by MRENTHUSIASM */
 unitsize(210);
 pair B = (0, 0), A = (0, 1), D = (1, 1), C = (1, 0), P = (1/4, 2/3);
@@ Line 74: / Line 75: @@
 dot(G4);
 </asy>
-By SAS, we conclude that <math>\triangle G_1G_2P\sim\triangle M_1M_2P, \triangle G_2G_3P\sim\triangle M_2M_3P, \triangle G_3G_4P\sim\triangle M_3M_4P,</math> and <math>\triangle G_4G_1P\sim\triangle M_4M_1P.</math> By the properties of centroids, the side-length ratio for each pair of triangles is <math>\frac23,</math> so the area ratio for each pair of triangles is <math>\left(\frac23\right)^2=\frac49.</math>
+By SAS, we conclude that <math>\triangle G_1G_2P\sim\triangle M_1M_2P, \triangle G_2G_3P\sim\triangle M_2M_3P, \triangle G_3G_4P\sim\triangle M_3M_4P,</math> and <math>\triangle G_4G_1P\sim\triangle M_4M_1P.</math> By the properties of centroids, the ratio of similitude for each pair of triangles is <math>\frac{2}{3}.</math>
-Let the brackets denote areas. Since <math>[ABCD]=30^2=900,</math> it follows that
+Note that quadrilateral <math>M_1M_2M_3M_4</math> is a square of side-length <math>15\sqrt2.</math> It follows that:
-<cmath>\begin{align*}
-[G_1G_2G_3G_4]&=[G_1G_2P]+[G_2G_3P]+[G_3G_4P]+[G_4G_1P] \\
-&=\frac49[M_1M_2P]+\frac49[M_2M_3P]+\frac49[M_3M_4P]+\frac49[M_4M_1P] \\
-&=\frac49([M_1M_2P]+[M_2M_3P]+[M_3M_4P]+[M_4M_1P]) \\
-&=\frac49[M_1M_2M_3M_4] \\
-&=\frac29[ABCD] \\
-&=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.
-\end{align*}</cmath>
-<b>Remarks for Quadrilateral <math>\boldsymbol{G_1G_2G_3G_4}</math></b>
 <ol style="margin-left: 1.5em;">
-   <li>By angle addition, we have
+   <li>Since <math>\overline{G_1G_2}\parallel\overline{M_1M_2},\overline{G_2G_3}\parallel\overline{M_2M_3},\overline{G_3G_4}\parallel\overline{M_3M_4},</math> and <math>\overline{G_4G_1}\parallel\overline{M_4M_1}</math> by the Converse of the Corresponding Angles Postulate, we have <math>\angle G_1G_2G_3=\angle G_2G_3G_4=\angle G_3G_4G_1=\angle G_4G_1G_2=90^\circ.</math></li><p>
-<cmath>\begin{align*}
+   <li>Since <math>G_1G_2=\frac23M_1M_2, G_2G_3=\frac23M_2M_3, G_3G_4=\frac23M_3M_4,</math> and <math>G_4G_1=\frac23M_4M_1</math> by the ratio of similitude, we have <math>G_1G_2=G_2G_3=G_3G_4=G_4G_1=10\sqrt2.</math></li><p>
-\angle G_1G_2G_3 &= \angle G_1G_2P + \angle PG_2G_3 \\
-&= \angle M_1M_2P + \angle PM_2M_3 \\
-&= \angle M_1M_2M_3 \\
-&= 90^\circ.
-\end{align*}</cmath>
-Similarly, we deduce that <math>\angle G_2G_3G_4 = \angle G_3G_4G_1 = \angle G_4G_1G_2 = 90^\circ.</math>
-</li><p>
-   <li>Note that <math>M_1M_2M_3M_4</math> is a square of side-length <math>15\sqrt2.</math> Since <math>G_1G_2=\frac23M_1M_2, G_2G_3=\frac23M_2M_3, G_3G_4=\frac23M_3M_4,</math> and <math>G_4G_1=\frac23M_4M_1,</math> we deduce that <math>G_1G_2=G_2G_3=G_3G_4=G_4G_1=10\sqrt2.</math></li><p>
 </ol>
-Together, quadrilateral <math>G_1G_2G_3G_4</math> is a square of side-length <math>10\sqrt2,</math> so its area is <math>\left(10\sqrt2\right)^2=200.</math>
+Together, quadrilateral <math>G_1G_2G_3G_4</math> is a square of side-length <math>10\sqrt2,</math> so its area is <math>\left(10\sqrt2\right)^2=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.</math>
+<u><b>Remark</b></u>
+This solution shows that, if point <math>P</math> is within square <math>ABCD,</math> then the shape and the area of quadrilateral <math>G_1G_2G_3G_4</math> are independent of the location of <math>P.</math> Let the brackets denote areas. More generally, <math>G_1G_2G_3G_4</math> is always a square of area <cmath>[G_1G_2G_3G_4]=\left(\frac23\right)^2[M_1M_2M_3M_4]=\frac49[M_1M_2M_3M_4]=\frac29[ABCD].</cmath> On the other hand, the location of <math>G_1G_2G_3G_4</math> is dependent on the location of <math>P.</math>
 ~RandomPieKevin ~Kyriegon ~MRENTHUSIASM
-==Solution 2 (Coordinate Geometry)==
+==Solution 2 (Similar Triangles)==
-We put the diagram on a coordinate plane. The coordinates of the square are <math>(0,0),(30,0),(30,30),(0,30)</math> and the coordinates of point P are <math>(x,y).</math> By using the centroid formula, we find that the coordinates of the centroids are <math>\left(\frac{x}{3},10+\frac{y}{3}\right),\left(10+\frac{x}{3},\frac{y}{3}\right),\left(20+\frac{x}{3},10+\frac{y}{3}\right),</math> and <math>\left(10+\frac{x}{3},20+\frac{y}{3}\right).</math> Shifting the coordinates down by <math>\left(\frac x3,\frac y3\right)</math>does not change its area, and we ultimately get that the area is equal to the area covered by <math>(0,10),(10,0),(20,10),(10,20)</math> which has an area of <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.</math>
+This solution refers to the diagram in Solution 1.
+By SAS, we conclude that <math>\triangle G_1G_3P\sim\triangle M_1M_3P</math> and <math>\triangle G_2G_4P\sim\triangle M_2M_4P.</math> By the properties of centroids, the ratio of similitude for each pair of triangles is <math>\frac23.</math>
+Note that quadrilateral <math>M_1M_2M_3M_4</math> is a square of diagonal-length <math>30,</math> so <math>\overline{M_1M_3}\perp\overline{M_2M_4}.</math> Since <math>\overline{G_1G_3}\parallel\overline{M_1M_3}</math> and <math>\overline{G_2G_4}\parallel\overline{M_2M_4}</math> by the Converse of the Corresponding Angles Postulate, we have <math>\overline{G_1G_3}\perp\overline{G_2G_4}.</math>
+Therefore, the area of quadrilateral <math>G_1G_2G_3G_4</math> is <cmath>\frac12\cdot G_1G_3\cdot G_2G_4 = \frac12\cdot\left(\frac23\cdot M_1M_3\right)\cdot\left(\frac23\cdot M_2M_4\right)=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.</cmath>
+~Funnybunny5246 ~MRENTHUSIASM
+==Solution 3 (Coordinate Geometry)==
+This solution refers to the diagram in Solution 1.
+We place the diagram in the coordinate plane: Let <math>A=(0,30),B=(0,0),C=(30,0),D=(30,30),</math> and <math>P=(3x,3y).</math>
+Recall that for any triangle in the coordinate plane, the coordinates of its centroid are the averages of the coordinates of its vertices. It follows that <math>G_1=(x,y+10),G_2=(x+10,y),G_3=(x+20,y+10),</math> and <math>G_4=(x+10,y+20).</math>
+Note that <math>G_1G_3=G_2G_4=20</math> and <math>\overline{G_1G_3}\perp\overline{G_2G_4}.</math> Therefore, the area of quadrilateral <math>G_1G_2G_3G_4</math> is <cmath>\frac12\cdot G_1G_3\cdot G_2G_4=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.</cmath>
+~Pi31415926535897 ~MRENTHUSIASM
+==Solution 4 (Homothety)==
+Let <math>X,Y,Z,W</math> be the midpoints of sides <math>AB,BC,CD,DE</math>, respectively.
-==Solution 3 (Accurate Diagram)==
+Notice that a homothety centered at P with ratio <math>\frac{2}{3}</math> will send <math>XYZW</math> to <math>G_{1}G_{2}G_{3}G_{4}</math>, so <math>G_{1}G_{2}G_{3}G_{4}</math> is a square with area <math>\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^2 [XYZW]</math>, but <math>[XYZW]=\frac{1}{2}[ABCD]</math> so our desired area is <cmath>\frac{4}{9}\cdot\frac{1}{2}\cdot900=\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}</cmath>
-We can draw an accurate diagram by using centimeters and scaling everything down by a factor of <math>2.</math> The centroid is the intersection of the three medians in a triangle.
-After connecting the <math>4</math> centroids, we see that the quadrilateral looks like a square with side length of <math>7.</math> However, we scaled everything down by a factor of <math>2,</math> so the length is <math>14.</math> The area of a square is <math>s^2,</math> so the area is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) }200}.</math>
+~chrisdiamond10
 == Video Solution (Meta-Solving Technique) ==

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