SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CGL Tier II - Quant - 29 Jan 2022 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

G is centroid of a triangle ABC, whose sides AB = 35 cm BC = 12 cm, and AC = 37 cm. The length of BG is (correct to one decimal place).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 12.3 cm

12 - 35 - 37 is a Pythagorean triplet.

37 is the hypotenuse here.

BD = CD = AD = 37/2

BG = 2/3 of 37/2 

BG = 12.33 cm.