Question 9
Triangles and QuadrilateralsIn the diagram below, find the ratio |PQ|/|PR|
- A.2/5
- B.3/5
- C.2/3
- D.3/2
- E.5/3
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (3/5)
Explanation
The parallel lines cut the upper line into 5 equal parts, so they also cut PR into 5 equal parts (intercept theorem). PQ covers 3 of them, so |PQ|/|PR| = 3/5.