Rectangle or box in a circle or sphere: diagonal = diameter
CAT has tested this idea 4 times across 4 papers, from 2018 to 2024. Solve one, and the others are the same method with different numbers or wording, which is why repeated concepts are the most efficient thing to practise.
| Question | What it asks | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2022 Slot 1 · QA Q19 | rectangle in circle radius R, perimeter P; area | B |
| CAT 2018 Slot 1 · QA Q18 | rectangle in circle of radius 13; possible sides | D |
| CAT 2024 Slot 1 · QA Q16 | box in sphere from surface area and edge sum | B |
| CAT 2023 Slot 2 · QA Q18 | triangle on a diameter with legs in ratio a:b | D |
Part of Geometry (65 questions since 2017).