2026 · Basic · Set 5 · Part 3·Q22·2 marks
Triangles
Question
In the given figure, two triangles ABC and PQR are shown such that and . If and , then prove that (i) (ii) .
Approach
(i): Given triangles ABC and PQR with , , and AD perpendicular to BC, PS perpendicular to QR. Since two angles are equal, the third angles are also equal: . Therefore, by AA similarity. Since AD and PS are corresponding altitudes from equal angles, . Thus, by AA similarity. | (ii): Since , the corresponding sides are proportional: . Cross-multiplying gives .
Step-by-step working
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(i) , .
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(i) . Therefore, by AA similarity.
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(ii) From similarity , we have .
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(ii) Cross-multiplying: .
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Concepts used
similar trianglesproveproportionalityperpendicular
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