Question : In a $\small\triangle P M N$, S is a point on PM that divides PM in the ratio of 5 : 7. The line segment ST is parallel to MN. If MN = 24 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of segment ST?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 17
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 10
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Correct Answer: 10
Solution :
Given: $MN =24$ cm
$PS: SM=5:7$
Let $PS = 5x$ and $SM=7x$
⇒ $PM = 5x+7x=12x$
Applying the congruent triangle rule on $\small\triangle PMN$ and $\small\triangle PST$
⇒ $\frac{ST}{PS}=\frac{MN}{PM}$
⇒ $\frac{ST}{5x}=\frac{24}{12x}$
⇒ $ST=\frac{2}{x}\times5x$
$\therefore ST=10$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is 10.
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