Question

In the figure, AC = 10 cm, PC = 15 cm, AB = 8 cm, find PB.

• A. 6 cm
• B. 7 cm
• C. 8 cm
• D. 9 cm

Answer 1

The correct option is D 9 cm

$In\Delta ABC,A{B}^2+B{C}^2=A{C}^2\Rightarrow 8^2+B{C}^2={10}^2\Rightarrow BC=6cmPB=PC-BC=15-6=9cm.Hence,PB=9cm.$