Question

A line is drawn parallel to the side BC of triangle ABC which cuts side AB atP and side AC at Q. If AB=6cm, CA=6cm and AQ=4.2cm, find the length of AP

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: -

PQ|| BC (given)

Angle ABC = Angle APQ (alt. Angles)

Triangles APQ ~ ABC

AP/AB = AQ/AC

AP/6 = 4.2/6

AP = 4.2 cm

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