WAEC Mathematics 1992 Question 26

Question 26

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Find the value of t in the diagram below.

Diagram for this question
  1. A.5.6cm
  2. B.6.5cm
  3. C.6.6cm
  4. D.6.8cm
  5. E.7.0cm
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Answer: A (5.6cm)

Explanation

The line parallel to QR divides the two sides in the same ratio: t/4 = 7/5, so t = 28/5 = 5.6 cm.