Lengths in an inner similar triangle

Lengths in an inner similar triangle

Secondary 2
TGM Original Questions

In \(\triangle ABC\), \(P\) lies on \(AC\), \(R\) lies on \(AB\), and \(PR\parallel CB\). Given \(CP=8\) cm, \(PA=4\) cm, \(AR=6\) cm and \(BC=16\) cm:

  1. state \(AC:AP\)
  2. find
    1. \(PR\), and
    2. \(RB\).

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Answer:(a) \(3:1\); (b)(i) \(16/3\) cm; (ii) \(12\) cm.

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