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PQR is a triangle in which PQ = 10cm and QPR = 60oS is a…

PQR is a triangle in which PQ = 10cm and QPR = 60oS is a point equidistant from P and Q. Also S is a point equidistant from PQ and PR. If U is the foot of the perpendicular from S on PR, find the length SU in cm to one decimal place
  • A.
    2.7
  • B.
    4.33
  • C.
    3.1
  • D.
    3.3
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

(bigtriangleup)PUS is right angled
(frac{US}{5}) = sin60o
US = 5 x (frac{sqrt{3}}{2})
= 2.5(sqrt{3})
= 4.33cm