Question

*A centroid divides a median into two parts . If length of the larger part is 8 cm, then what is the length of the smaller part ?*

1️⃣ 8 cm
2️⃣ 16 cm
3️⃣ 4 cm
4️⃣ 2 cm
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Given,

Length of the bigger part = 8 cm

To find,

Length of the smaller part of the given median.

Solution,

We can simply solve this mathematical problem by using the following mathematical process.

A median is divided into 2:1 ratio by the centroid.

Let, the two parts = 2x and x cm (x be the variable)

Now, greater part = 2x cm

According to the data mentioned in the question,

2x =8

x = 4

Hence, the length of the smaller part is 4 cm.