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In the diagram, |XR| = 4cm |RZ| = 12cm, |SR| = n, |XZ| = m…

In the diagram, |XR| = 4cm
|RZ| = 12cm, |SR| = n, |XZ| = m and SR||YZ. Find m in terms of n
  • A.
    m = 2n
  • B.
    m = 3n
  • C.
    m = 4n
  • D.
    m = 5n
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

(frac{n}{4} = frac{m}{4 + 12})
(frac{n}{4} = frac{m}{16})
4m = 16n
(frac{4m}{4} = frac{16n}{4})
m = 4n