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In the figure below, /MX/ = 8cm, /XN/ = 12cm, /NZ/ = 4cm and ∠...

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In the figure below, /MX/ = 8cm, /XN/ = 12cm, /NZ/ = 4cm and ∠ XMN = ∠ XZY. Calculate /YM/

 

  • A. 32cm
  • B. 24 cm
  • C. 16 cm
  • D. 12 cm
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

From the figure,

  ∠ XMN = ∠ XZY

  Angle X is common

  So, ∠ XNM = ∠ XYZ

  Then from the angle relationship

  \(\frac{XM}{XZ}\) = \(\frac{XN}{XY}\) = \(\frac{MN}{ZY}\)

  XM = 8, XZ = 12 + 4 = 16,

  XN = 12, XY = 8 + YM

  \(\frac{8}{16}\) = \(\frac{12}{(8 + YM) }\)

  Cross multiply

  8(8 + YM) = 192

  64 + 8YM = 192

  8YM = 128

  YM = \(\frac{128}{8}\)

  = 16cm

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