Question

In a equilateral ΔPQR, PD is the median and G is centroid. If PG = 24 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of PD?

• A. 48
• B. 36
• C. 56
• D. 60

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 36

centroid median in ratio as 2 : 1 or PG : GD = 2 : 1 Let GD = x Then PG = 2x = 24 x = 12 2x + x = PD 3x = PD = 36cm