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In the given figure, AD = BC. What is the length of AB if DC = 4 cm?


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5 cm

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4 cm

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C

3 cm

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Solution

The correct option is B

4 cm


In ΔABC and ΔADC, we have

AD = BC (given)
AC = AC (common side)
and ADC = ABC = 90
Thus, ΔABC ΔADC ... (RHS Postulate)

Therefore, AB = DC = 4 cm (corresponding parts of congruent triangles)

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