Question

1. Find the value of x

37.5
17
52.5
a. 39.5
b. 75
c. 40
d. 42.5

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

The segment inside the triangle bisects the angle and divides the opposite sides into segments that are proportional to the other two sides, that is

`(x)/(17)` =
`(37.5)/(52.5-37.5)` =
`(37.5)/(15)` ( cross- multiply )

15x = 637.5 ( divide both sides by 15 )

x = 42.5 → d