JSCE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In the diagram below, find the length PC.

A. 16m
B. 15m
C. 14m
D. 12mCorrect

Explanation

PQ is parallel to AB, so triangles PCQ and BCA are similar: PC/CB = CQ/CA, so PC/8 = 15/10 and PC = 12m.

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