In the diagram given PQ = 10cm, PS = 8cm and < PSR is 60 while < SRQ is a right angle. Find SR

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2006 Subject: General Mathematics

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In the diagram given PQ = 10cm, PS = 8cm and < PSR is 60 while < SRQ is a right angle. Find SR

Answer Details
Draw a line perpendicular to |SR| to form |PT| in  △  PST, cos 60 = \(\frac{|ST|}{8}\(

|PT| = 8 cos 6 = 4cm

Since |TR| = |PQ|

SR = ST + TR

= (4 + 10)cm

= 14cm

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