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In the diagram, QRT is a straight line. If angle PTR = 90°, angle PRT = 60°, angle PQR = 30° and |PQ| = \(6\sqrt{3}cm\), calculate |RT|

A
0.3cm
B
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}cm\)
C
3cm
D
\(3\sqrt{3}cm\)
correct option: c

In \(\Delta\) QPT,

\(\frac{PT}{6\sqrt{3}} = \sin 30°\)

PT = \(6\sqrt{3} \times \frac{1}{2} = 3\sqrt{3} cm\)

In \(\Delta\) RPT,

\(\frac{PT}{RT} = \tan 60°\)

\(\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{RT} = \tan 60°\)

\(RT = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} = 3 cm\)

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