SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

Let △ABC ~ △RPQ and =1625\frac{16}{25}. If PQ = 4 cm , QR =6 cm and PR = 7 cm, then AC (in cm) is equal to :

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 4.8

= 16/25

Then the ratio of their corresponding sides = 4 : 5

AB/RP = BC/PQ = AC/RQ.

AC/6 = 4/5

AC = 24/5 = 4.8 cm.