SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CHSL - 26 May 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

Triangles ABC and PQR are similar to each other. If BC = 5 cm, QR = 12.5 cm and PQ = 6.25 cm, find AB.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2.5 cm 

As given Triangle ABC ~ Triangle PQR,

We know that

⇒ AB/BC = PQ/QR

⇒ AB/5 = 6.25/12.5

⇒ AB = 2.5 cm