Question

2) 3 4 In the figure, in AABC, line PQ || side BC, If AP = 3, PB = x, AQ = 4 and QC = 6 then find the value of x ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Since PQ∥BC,

Thus using Basic Proportionality Theorem

QC

AQ

=

PB

AP

⇒

x

5

=

6

3

⇒3x=30, cross multiply

∴x=10