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'O' is the centroid of ABC. If AP= 15, find OP.

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OP=5 is the answer of your question
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Answer:

OP = 5 units

Explanation:

Centroid of a triangle divides the median in the ratio 2 : 1

Therefore,

AO : OP = 2: 1

Let AO = 2x and OP = x

Since, AO + OP = AP

So, 2x + x = 15

3x = 15

x = 15/3

x = 5

Since, OP = x

Therefore, OP = 5

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