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    Question

    In ∆ABC , G is the centroid , AB = 8 cm, BC= 12 cm and

    AC = 14 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 82 +  142  = 2{AD 2 + (12/2) 2 } or 64 + 196 = 2{AD 2 + 36} or 260/2 =  AD 2  + 36  or  130 = AD 2  + 36 or  AD 2  = 130 – 36 = 94  or AD = √94 = √94 Now G divides median in 2:1 so GD = 1/3 of AD = 1/3 of √94 = √94/3cm

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