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In the triangle XYZ , XM is the altitude from X to YZ.XY = 13cm, XZ = 15cm and YM = 5cm. Find the length of YZ

  • A.9cm
  • B.12cm
  • C.14cm
  • D.19.85cm
  • E.23cm
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1997
Question no.
#12
Type
Objective
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