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  • 02-08-2018
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Given PQ||BC find the length of AQ

Given PQBC find the length of AQ class=

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Riia
Riia Riia
  • 02-08-2018

Here the triangles are similar. SO we have to use the similarity property, which is:

Corresponding sides are in same proportion, that is

6/12 = PQ/18

Performing cross multiplication,

12PQ = 18*6

Dividing both sides by 12

PQ = 9

Correct option is the last option .

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mathstudent55
mathstudent55 mathstudent55
  • 02-08-2018

AP/PB = AQ/QC

6/12 = AQ/18

AQ = 9

Answer: D. 9

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