What is the length of AJ if AB II JK? 8 in. 8.75 in. 10.25 in. 14 in.

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What is the length of AJ if AB II JK?

8 in.
8.75 in.
10.25 in.
14 in.

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Answer:

B. 8.75 in.

Explanation:

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Ahmethungari answered Sep 11, 2018

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Since ∆ HBA & ∆HKJ are similar,

HB/HA = HK/HJ
3/5.25 = 8/HJ
3HJ/5.25 = 8
3HJ = 42
HJ = 14 in.
AJ = 14 - 5.25
AJ = 8.75 in.

Answer is B.

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