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Question
In ΔABC, AB = 12 cm and AC = 9 cm. If M is the mid-point of AB and a straight line through M parallel to AC cuts BC in N, what is the length of MN?
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Solution
MN || AC and M is mid-point of AB
Therefore, N is mid-point of BC
Hence, MN = `(1)/(2)"AC" = (9)/(2)"cm"` = 4.5cm.
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