WAEC - Mathematics (2015 - No. 27)

In the diagram, VW//YZ, |WX| = 6cm, |XY| = 16cm, |YZ| = 20cm and |ZX| = 12cm. Calculate |VX|

3cm

4cm

6cm

8cm

In the diagram, \(\frac{16}{12} = \frac{VX}{6}\) (similar \(\Delta\)s)

VX = \(\frac{16 \times 6}{12}\)

= 8cm