Multiple choice

The centroid of a (\triangle ABC) is 8 cm from the vertex A. What is the length of the median of the triangle through A?

  1. 20 cm.

  2. 16 cm.

  3. 12 cm.

  4. 10 cm.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In a triangle, the centroid divides each median in the ratio 2:1, with the longer segment between the vertex and centroid. If centroid is 8 cm from vertex A, the total median length through A is (8/2) × 3 = 12 cm.