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In Δ MNP, NQ is a bisector of ∠N. If MN = 5, PN = 7 MQ = 2.5 then find QP.

Theorem: The bisector of an angle of a triangle divides the side opposite to the angle in the ratio of the remaining sides.

⇒


⇒


⇒ QP× 5 = 2.5× 7


⇒ QP =


⇒ QP = 3.5


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