# GMAT 700 800 Quant Question #18 | Geometry

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The given question is a challenging GMAT 700 800 level quant problem solving question combining concepts in coordinate geometry and permutation combination. A very interesting and challenging GMAT hard math question.

Question 18: Rectangle ABCD is constructed in the xy-plane so that sides AB and CD are parallel to the x-axis. Both the x and y coordinates of all four vertices of the rectangle are integers. How many rectangles can be constructed if x and y coordinates satisfy the inequality 11 < x < 29 and 5 ≤ y ≤ 13?

1. 153
2. 153C4
3. 4896
4. 2448
5. 5508

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### Explanatory Answer | GMAT Geometry Practice

#### KeyData

Sides AB and CD are parallel to x-axis.
So, AD and BC will be parallel to y-axis.

The x-coordinates take values from 12 to 28.
We can draw lines parallel to y-axis corresponding to each of these values.
So, we will be able to draw 17 vertical lines.

The y-coordinates take values from 5 to 13.
We can draw lines parallel to x-axis corresponding to each of these values.
So, we will be able to draw 9 horizontal lines.

#### Key Question: What maketh a rectangle?

2 horizontal lines and two vertical lines will form a rectangle
Number of ways of selecting 2 horizontal lines from 9 horizontal lines = 9C2
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