The perpendicular bisector of line segement XY meets XY at O. If XO = 4.5 cm, then XY = _____ cm.

4.5

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Solution

The correct option is C 9
The perpendicular bisector is perpendicular to the line segment and divides it into two equal halves.
$∴ X O = O Y = 4.5 c m$
$∴ X Y = X O + O Y$
$= 4.5 + 4.5$
$= 9 c m$

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