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      In ∆ABC , G is the centroid , AB = 18 cm, BC= 24 cm

      and AC = 30 cm , find GD, where D is the mid-point of BC?
      A √94/3 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2√79/3 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C √79/3 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 6√13/3 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      If AD is the median, then we know, AB² + AC² = 2{AD² + (BC/2)²} or 182 +  302  = 2{AD 2 + (24/2) 2 } or 324 + 900 = 2{AD 2 + 144} or 1224/2 =  AD 2  + 144  or 612 = AD 2  + 144  or  AD 2  = 612 – 144 = 468 or AD = 6√13 = 6√13 Now G divides median in 2:1 so GD = 1/3 of AD = 1/3 of 6√13 = 6√13/3cm

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