SOLUTION: G H I J <----------- ----------- ----------- > In the figure above, GH/JI=1/3 and HI/IJ=1/2. If the length of GI is 24, th

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Question 904875: G H I J
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In the figure above, GH/JI=1/3 and HI/IJ=1/2. If the length of GI is 24, then the length of GJ is
a.44
b.48
c.56
d.60
e.72

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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GH:HI:IJ = 2:3:6

GI = GH + HI = 24

2x + 3x = 24
x = 24/5

GJ = 2x + 3x + 6x = 12x = 48