Question 149

ABC is a triangle in which $$\angle$$ A = 90$$^\circ$$. Let P be any point on side AC. If BC = 10 cm, AC = 8 cm and BP = 9 cm, then AP =

Solution

In $$\triangle\ $$ABC,

$$AB^2+AC^2=BC^2$$

$$=$$>  $$AB^2+8^2=10^2$$

$$=$$>  $$AB^2+64=100$$

$$=$$>  $$AB^2=100-64$$

$$=$$>  $$AB^2=36$$

$$=$$>  $$AB=6$$ cm

In $$\triangle\ $$APB,

$$AP^2+AB^2=BP^2$$

$$=$$> $$AP^2+6^2=9^2$$

$$=$$> $$AP^2+36=81$$

$$=$$> $$AP^2=81-36$$

$$=$$> $$AP^2=45$$

$$=$$> $$AP=3\sqrt{5}$$ cm

Hence, the correct answer is Option D


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