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SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 143

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q143

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In triangle XYZ, a line is drawn parallel to YZ intersecting XZ at A and XY at B. If XA=2cm, AZ=6cm, and XB=3cm, find BY.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

XA = 2 cm, AZ = 6 cm, XB = 3 cm

According to the formula:

XA/AZ = XB/BY

2/6 = 3/BY

1/3 = 3/BY

BY = 9 cm