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Point G is the centroid of ABC. If l(RG) = 2.5 then l(GC) = ______. - Mathematics

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Point G is the centroid of  ABC.

If l(RG) = 2.5 then l(GC) = ______.

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Solution

If l(RG) = 2.5 then l(GC) = 5.

Explanation:

In ∆ABC, the medians AP, BQ, and CR to the sides BC, CA, and AB respectively intersect at G. Since then the centroid of a triangle divides the medians in the ratio of 2 : 1, then AG : GP = BG : GQ = CG : GR = 2 : 1

We have, CG: GR = 2 : 1

⇒ `(GC)/(RG) = 2/1`

⇒ `(GC)/(2.5) = 2/1`

⇒ GC = `(2 xx 2.5)/1`

⇒ GC = `5.0/1`

⇒ GC = 5

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Chapter 4: Altitudes and Medians of a triangle - Practice Set 4.1 [Page 22]

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Chapter 4 Altitudes and Medians of a triangle
Practice Set 4.1 | Q 7 | Page 22
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