Find the length $J N$ in the given figure.

12

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\frac{16}{3}

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27

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14

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Solution

The correct option is D $12$
Given: $K N ∥ M L$

Use the basic proportionality theorem

$\frac{J N}{N M} = \frac{J K}{K L}$

$\frac{J N}{8} = \frac{18}{12}$ Find the cross products

$12 \times J N = 8 \times 18$

$J N = \frac{144}{12}$

$J N = 12$

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