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2010

Mathematics

JAMB

If the area of ΔPQR above is 12√3 cm2, find the value of q?

A.

6 cm

B.

7 cm

C.

8 cm

D.

5 cm

Correct Answer: 6 cm

Explanation

Area of a triangle = 1/2 ab Sinθ 12√3 = 1/2 x 8 x q sin 60 12√3 = 4 x q x √3/2 12√3 = 2q√3 q =12√3/2√3 q = 6

Area of a triangle = 1/2 ab Sinθ 12√3 = 1/2 x 8 x q sin 60 12√3 = 4 x q x √3/2 12√3 = 2q√3 q =12√3/2√3 q = 6
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