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A triangle has sides 6, 7 and 8. The line through its incenter parallel to the shortest side is drawn to meet the other two sides at P and Q. Then find the length of the segment PQ

A

`(12)/(5)`

B

`(15)/(4)`

C

`(30)/(7)`

D

`(33)/(9)`

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C
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