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2001

Mathematics

JAMB

A point P moves such that it is equidistant from Points Q and R. Find QR when PR = 8cm and angle PRQ = 30°

A.

4√3cm

B.

8cm

C.

8√3cm

D.

4cm

Correct Answer: 8√3cm

Explanation

Hint: Make a sketch of the moving points such that the hypotenuse is 8cm and the adjacent x cm. Cos 30 = x/8 x = 8 cos 30 = 8√3cm

Hint: Make a sketch of the moving points such that the hypotenuse is 8cm and the adjacent x cm. Cos 30 = x/8 x = 8 cos 30 = 8√3cm
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