In the diagram, VW//YZ, |WX| = 6cm, |XY| = 16cm, |YZ| = 20cm and |ZX| = 12cm. Calculate |VX|
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A.
3cm -
B.
4cm -
C.
6cm -
D.
8cm
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
In the diagram, (frac{16}{12} = frac{VX}{6}) (similar (Delta)s)
VX = (frac{16 times 6}{12})
= 8cm