In Fig. 4.136, . If BC = 8 cm, PQ = 4 cm, BA = 6.5 cm and AP = 2.8 cm, find CA and AQ

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Given ΔACB ~ ΔAPQ

Then, AC/AP = BC/PQ = AB/AQ

Or AC/2.8 = 8/4 = 6.5/AQ

Or AC/2.8 = 8/4 and 8/4 = 6.5/AQ

Or AC = 8/4 x 2.8 and AQ = 6.5 x4/8

Or AC=5.6cm and AQ = 3.25cm