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Question:

In the figure (not drawn to scale) given below, P is a point on AB such that AP : PB = 4 : 3. PQ is parallel to AC and QD is parallel to CP. In ∆ARC, ∠ARC = 90°, and in ΔPQS, ∠PSQ = 90°. The length of QS is 6 cm. What is the ratio AP : PD?

Explanation:

In ∆ABC, PQ is parallel to AC,

BP : AP = BQ : QC = 3 : 4

In ∆PBC, QD is parallel to CP,

BD : DP = BQ : QC = 3 : 4

The given figure may be depicted as follows:

Let AP = 4x and PB = 3x

Since DB : PD = 3 : 4,

∴ PD = $\frac{4}{7} \times 3 x = \frac{12 x}{7}$

∴ AP : PD = 4x : $\frac{12 x}{7}$ = 7 : 3.

Hence, option (c).

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