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Question : In ΔPQR, PS is the internal bisector of $\angle P$ meeting QR at S, PQ = 16 cm, PR = 22.4 cm, QR = 9.6 cm. The length of SR (in cm) is:

Option 1: 4

Option 2: 4.4

Option 3: 6

Option 4: 5.6


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Correct Answer: 5.6


Solution :
Given,
PS is the internal angle bisector of $\angle P$
We know that The angle bisector of a triangle divides the opposite sides into two segments that are proportional to the other side of the triangle
⇒ $\frac{PQ}{PR} = \frac{QS}{SR}$
⇒ $\frac{16}{22.4} = \frac{QS}{SR}$
⇒ $\frac{QS}{SR} = \frac{5}{7}$
It is given that QR = 9.6 cm
⇒ QS + SR = 9.6 cm
⇒ 5 unit + 7 unit = 9.6 cm
⇒ 12 unit = 9.6 cm
⇒ 1 unit = 0.8 cm
⇒ QS = (5 × 0.8) cm and SR = (7 × 0.8) cm
⇒ QS = 4 cm and SR = 5.6 cm
Hence, the correct answer is 5.6 cm.

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