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In ΔABC shown below, if BG = 38 what is DG?

A) 19

B) 57

C) 38

D)17

In ΔABC shown below, if BG = 38 what is DG? A) 19 B) 57 C) 38 D)17-example-1
User Brown A
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Answer:

Basically G is centeroid (intersection point all three medians) so it divides BD in the ratio of 2:1

if bd is x then 2x/3 = BG i.e 38

so GD is x/3 i.e 19

User Mikeware
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Answer: The correct option is (A) 19.

Step-by-step explanation: We are to find the length of DG in the triangle shown in the figure, where BG = 38 units.

From the figure, we see that

the point G is the centroid of triangle ABC. Also, the centroid of a triangle divides each of the three medians in the ratio 2 : 1.

So, for the median BD, we get


BG:DG=2:1\\\\\Rightarrow (BG)/(DG)=(2)/(1)\\\\\Rightarrow (38)/(DG)=2\\\\\Rightarrow DG=(38)/(2)\\\\\Rightarrow DG=19.

Thus, the required length of DG is 19 units.

Option (A) is CORRECT.

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