SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 145

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q145

Study the given figure and answer the question that follows.

Find the length of AB in the given triangle, if it is given that the length of BD is 4 unit.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 4 units

Given that

The length of BD is 4 unit

As we know From the similar triangle ABC and ADE

AB/AD = BC/DB = 3/6 = 1/2

AD = 2 AB

AD = AB + BD = AB + 4

Hence, AB + 4 = 2 AB

AB = 4 units