Question

In the figure alongside, PQ||BC. Given AP=6cm, PB=3cm and BC=12cm Write down (i) PQ



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Answer 1

Answer:

In the figure alongside, PQ||BC. Given AP=6cm, PB=3cm and BC=12cm Write down (i) PQ

According to question,

PB

AP

=

QC

AQ

=

2

1

[basic proportionality theorem]

2

1

=

QC

3

QC =6

Hence, AC = AQ + QC = 3+6=9 cm