PQRS is a parallelogram with area 50 square cm and the side PQ is 10cm long. T is a point on RS and TF is the altitude of the triangle TPQ. Find TF
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10cm
B
12.5cm
C
8cm
D
6cm
E
5cm
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of a //gm PQRS = B X H
Area of a //gm PQRS = PQ x TF
50 = 10TF
TF = 5cm
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