12 Views

Question : In $\triangle \mathrm{PQR}, \angle \mathrm{Q}=90$°, and QX is perpendicular to PR. If PQ = 15 cm and PR = 25 cm, what is the PX : XR ratio?

Option 1: 2 : 3

Option 2: 7 : 18

Option 3: 1 : 4

Option 4: 9 : 16


Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 9 : 16


Solution :
If a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex of the right angle of a right-angled triangle to the hypotenuse, then it divides the hypotenuse into two segments.
The lengths of these segments are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.
This is based on the principle of similar triangles.
Using the principle of similar triangles, since $\triangle$PQR ~ $\triangle$PQX, we have:
$\frac{PX}{PQ}$ = $\frac{PQ}{PR}$
Plugging in the given values:
$\frac{PX}{15}$ = $\frac{15}{25}$
$\therefore$ PX = 9 cm
So, XR = PR – PX = 25 – 9 = 16
Therefore, the ratio of PX to XR is 9 : 16.
hence, the correct answer is 9 : 16.

How to crack SSC CHSL

Candidates can download this e-book to give a boost to thier preparation.

Download Now

Know More About

Related Questions

Amity Online MBA
Apply
Apply for an Online MBA from Amity Online.
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books