WAEC Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 30
Question 30 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In the diagram, VW//YZ, |WX|=6cm, |XY|=16cm, |YZ|=20cm and |ZX|=12cm. Calculate |VX|.
- A. 3cm
- B. 4cm
- C. 6cm
- D. 8cmCorrect
Explanation
By similar triangles (VWX ~ ZYX): XY/XZ = VX/WX → 16/12 = VX/6 → VX = (16×6)/12 = 8cm.
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