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In the figure above, angles QPA and BAP are right, PQ = 3, AB = 5 and AP = 8. If N is an intersection of BP and AQ, then what is the length of the perpendicular NM?

A. 5/8
B. 1
C. 15/8
D. 2
E. 5/2


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Given:
1. In the figure above, angles QPA and BAP are right
2. PQ = 3, AB = 5 and AP = 8.
3. N is an intersection of BP and AQ
Asked: What is the length of the perpendicular NM?

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Triangles PNM & PBA are similar
x/y = 5/8; y = 8x/5 (1)

Triangles ANM & AQP are similar
(8-y)/x = 8/3
8-y = 8x/3 (2)

(1) + (2)
8-y + y = 8 = 8x/5 + 8x/3 = 8*(5+3)x/15 = 64x/15;
x = 8*15/64 = 15/8

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