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Problem 376

Geometry Difficulty 2.0 Find the answer UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge · United Kingdom · 2024

The point P(1,4)P(-1,4) is reflected in the yy-axis to become QQ. The point QQ is reflected in the line y=xy=x to become RR. The point RR is reflected in the xx-axis to become SS. What is the area of quadrilateral PQRSPQRS? (A) 44 (B) 42+24\sqrt{2}+2 (C) 66 (D) 4+224+2\sqrt{2} (E) 88

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