ECZ 2014 · O-Level Paper 1 — Trigonometry

The diagram shows an isosceles triangle ABC in which AB = AC = 41 cm, BC = 18 cm and D is the midpoint of BC. Calculate the length of AD.

Diagram for ECZ 2014 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 32 cm
  • B. √1762 cm
  • C. 40 cm
  • D. 20 cm

Verified working — step 1

The midpoint splits the isosceles triangle into two right triangles - work in one half, with BD = 9.

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