The diagram shows the cross-section of an inverted cone of height MC=12 cm. If AB = 6cm and XY = 2cm, use similar triangles to find the length NC.

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The diagram shows the cross-section of an inverted cone of height

MC=12 cm. If AB = 6cm and XY = 2cm, use similar triangles to
find the length NC.

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Answer:

4Cm

Explanation:

According to Similar Triangle, NC / MC = XY / AB.

NC = 2/3 × 12

NC = 4Cm

And that's all. :)

Banghua Zhao answered Aug 27, 2023

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