In the given figure, AB = 8 cm; AC = 17

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

In the given figure, AB = 8 cm; AC = 17 cm. What is the length of AD?

Options:

4.68 cm

5.36 cm

3.76 cm

8.5 cm

Correct Answer:

3.76 cm

Explanation:

We know that,

= \( {AB }^{2 } \) = AD x AC

= \( {8 }^{2 } \) = AD x 17

= AD = \(\frac{64}{17}\) = 3.76 cm.