{"id":624130,"date":"2023-09-01T06:56:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T06:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/?p=624130"},"modified":"2023-09-01T06:57:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T06:57:15","slug":"kc-sinha-exercise-5-3-mathematics-solution-class-10-chapter-5-triangles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/kc-sinha-exercise-5-3-mathematics-solution-class-10-chapter-5-triangles\/","title":{"rendered":"KC Sinha: Exercise 5.3 &#8211; Mathematics Solution Class 10 Chapter 5 Triangles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-1-nbsp\">Question 1&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State which of the following pairs of triangles are similar. Write the similarity criterion used and write the pairs of similar triangles in symbolic form (all lengths of sides are in cm).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i)&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vfGQ-JLt34o\/X5JICeiMVkI\/AAAAAAAALjM\/Vs9r2DxgdoEmdVtkNrbkM40j1g0l4J3yACPcBGAsYHg\/s320\/image.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(ii)&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OGJezT3z_PE\/X5JILwswHCI\/AAAAAAAALjc\/j6TttasivEUcPhkvL_fBn_MmtqQmRiE1QCPcBGAsYHg\/s288\/image.png\"><\/a><br><strong>(iii)&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UnjShUdcL78\/X5JIiXh_4yI\/AAAAAAAALjw\/c1MFZRwWLj0I35N7VUm6MQulWs7XpaxnQCPcBGAsYHg\/s283\/image.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iv)&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g88-KZGDlao\/X5JIxG4PXhI\/AAAAAAAALkA\/QQd8MHwmryIWy_sI_OLNoTOYVN2PSyscACPcBGAsYHg\/s280\/image.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(v)&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KmqpK-myrPw\/X5JJAay1hRI\/AAAAAAAALkQ\/fcD2HKtibWQDvj-sYGe95kjSV8CQ7yifgCPcBGAsYHg\/s288\/image.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(vi)&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pH-AN-Ouys0\/X5JJOZVyJeI\/AAAAAAAALkg\/84yF08-TAeg3AzhWbArBMuFkRnNvxCUJACPcBGAsYHg\/s381\/image.png\"><\/a><strong><br><br><\/strong><br><strong>(vii)&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sBz9NshdX_U\/X5JJXJcu9lI\/AAAAAAAALkw\/vwWY-celSKc3FlwO75__H-c_Ungda1PQQCPcBGAsYHg\/s395\/image.png\"><\/a><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>(i) In \u0394ABC,<br>\u2220A = 70\u00b0 and&nbsp;\u2220B = 50\u00b0<br>And we know that, sum of the angles = 180\u00b0<br>\u21d2\u2220A +&nbsp;\u2220B +\u2220C = 180\u00b0<br>\u21d270\u00b0 + 50\u00b0 +\u2220C = 180\u00b0<br>\u21d2&nbsp;120\u00b0 +\u2220C = 180\u00b0<br>\u21d2&nbsp;\u2220C = 60\u00b0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And In \u0394DEF<br>\u2220F = 70\u00b0 and&nbsp;\u2220E = 50\u00b0<br>And we know that, sum of the angles = 180\u00b0<br>\u21d2\u2220D +&nbsp;\u2220E +\u2220F = 180\u00b0<br>\u21d2\u2220D + 50\u00b0 + 70\u00b0 = 180\u00b0<br>\u21d2&nbsp;\u2220D = 60\u00b0<br>Yes,\u0394ABC ~ \u0394DEF [by AAA similarity criterion]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(ii) In \u0394ABC and \u0394PQR<br>Here,[Math Processing Error],&nbsp;[Math Processing Error],&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As,[Math Processing Error]<br>So, \u0394ABC ~ \u0394PQR [by SSS similarity criterion]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(iii) In\u0394MNL and \u0394PQR<br>\u2220NML =&nbsp;\u2220PQR = 70\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>and&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the two triangles are not similar.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(iv) In \u0394PQR and \u0394LMN<br>\u2220PQR =&nbsp;\u2220LNM = 50\u00b0<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>and&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u2234\u0394PQR ~ \u0394LMN [by SAS similarity criterion]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(v) In \u0394LMP and \u0394DEF<br>Here,[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Math Processing Error],&nbsp;[Math Processing Error],&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As[Math Processing Error]<br>So, no two triangles are not similar<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(vi) In \u0394ABC and \u0394PQR<br>\u2220A =&nbsp;\u2220Q = 85\u00b0<br>\u2220B =&nbsp;\u2220P = 60\u00b0<br>and&nbsp;\u2220C =\u2220R = 35\u00b0<br>So, \u0394PQR ~ \u0394LMN [by AAA similarity]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(vii) In \u0394ABC and \u0394PQR<br>Here,[Math Processing Error],[Math Processing Error], [Math Processing Error]<br>As,[Math Processing Error]<br>So, \u0394ABC ~ \u0394PQR [by SSS similarity criterion]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-2-nbsp\">Question 2&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If diagonals AC and BD of trapezium ABCD with AB || CD intersect each other at 0 and AB= 18 cm, DC = 30 cm, OB =y cm, OD= 10 cm, find y.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7uXqgQm-ogU\/X5JLWc5kEEI\/AAAAAAAALlM\/mIsDEPV9nIkAKStb_6HVpoiIjiVRNGuDwCPcBGAsYHg\/s190\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/165_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: ABCD is a trapezium with AB || CD<br>and diagonals AB and CD intersecting at O<br>To find: y<br>Firstly, we prove that \u0394OAB ~ \u0394ODC<br>Let \u0394OAB and \u0394ODC<br>\u2220AOB =&nbsp;\u2220COD [vertically opposite angles]<br>\u2220OBA =&nbsp;\u2220ODC [\u2235AB || CD with BD as transversal.<br>alternate angles are equal]<br>\u2220OAB =&nbsp;\u2220OCD [\u2235AB || CD with BD as transversal.<br>alternate angles are equal]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394OAB ~ \u0394ODC [by AAA similarity]<br>Since&nbsp;triangles are similar. Hence corresponding sides are proportional.<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;y = 6cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-3-nbsp\">Question 3&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure BC = 5 cm, AC = 5.5 cm and AB= 4.6 cm. P and Q are points on AB and AC respectively such that PQ || BC. If PQ = 2.5 cm, find other sides of \u0394APQ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZwtfkRj9Dxc\/X5JLghU3yaI\/AAAAAAAALlc\/0s9MyLhg9jsJ01ZC6p4VnvOz1SGgsVeNwCPcBGAsYHg\/s163\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/166_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: PQ || BC<br>To find: AP and AQ<br>Since, PQ || BC, AB is transversal, then,<br>\u0394APQ&nbsp;=&nbsp;\u0394ABC [by corresponding angles]<br>Since, PQ || BC, AC is transversal, then,<br>\u0394APQ&nbsp;=&nbsp;\u0394ABC [by corresponding angles]<br>In \u0394APQ and\u0394ABC<br>\u2220APQ =&nbsp;\u2220ABC<br>\u2220AQP =&nbsp;\u2220ACB<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394APQ&nbsp;\u2245&nbsp;\u0394ABC [by AAA similarity]<br>Since, the corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2AP = 2.3<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, taking&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2AQ = 2.75<br>Therefore, AP = 2.3cm and AQ = 2.75cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-4-nbsp\">Question 4&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure \u0394ABR ~&nbsp;<\/strong>\u0394<strong>PQR, if PQ = 30 cm, AR = 45 cm, AP = 72 cm and QR = 42 cm, find PR and BR.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tjOVlBZTsiw\/X5JLqQmzSdI\/AAAAAAAALls\/Ph1_Z3m2ohAPGwQjCqt8iPb1VV0p1y69ACPcBGAsYHg\/s254\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/167_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: \u0394ABR ~ \u0394PQR<br>As,&nbsp;\u0394ABR and \u0394PQR are similar<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2BR = 70cm<br>and PR = AP \u2013 AR = 72 \u2013 45 = 27cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-5\">Question 5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, QA and PB are perpendiculars to AB. If AO = 10 cm, BO = 6 cm and PB = 9 cm, find AQ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WbK_-F8QzLQ\/X5JLzOCmhOI\/AAAAAAAALl8\/xhUmwFfTQ94HDGVzqK_E1dPIUEbK4J7aQCPcBGAsYHg\/s265\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/168_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Let us take \u0394OAQ and \u0394OBP<br>\u2220AOQ =&nbsp;\u2220BOP (vertically opposite angles)<br>\u2220OAQ =&nbsp;\u2220OBP (each 90\u00b0)<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394OAQ ~\u0394OBP (by AA similarity criterion)<br>Given: AO = 10 cm, BO = 6 cm and PB = 9 cm<br>As, \u0394OAQ ~\u0394OBP<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2AQ = 15cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-6-nbsp\">Question 6&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure \u0394ACB ~ \u0394APQ, if BC = 8 cm, PQ = 4 cm, BA = 6.5 cm, AP= 2.8 cm, Find CA and AQ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ua_lAar0rnA\/X5JL_beu7yI\/AAAAAAAALmM\/g4W2CY3uYc8aQJuBwMqbCmo6fhd3WeRCACPcBGAsYHg\/s269\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/169_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: \u0394ACB ~ \u0394APQ<br>As,&nbsp;\u0394ACB and \u0394APQ are similar<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>Taking&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2CA = 5.6cm<br>Now, taking&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2AQ =3.25cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-7-nbsp\">Question 7&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, XY || BC. Find the length of XY, given BC = 6 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XFuBlKDD-9U\/X5JMISpPjRI\/AAAAAAAALmc\/edFEFMhc_lc79W0-tqO8Hf-dKhp5SH4PACPcBGAsYHg\/s213\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/170_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: XY || BC<br>To find: XY<br>Since, XY || BC, AB is transversal, then,<br>\u0394AXY&nbsp;=&nbsp;\u0394ABC [by corresponding angles]<br>Since, XY || BC, AC is transversal, then,<br>\u0394AYX&nbsp;=&nbsp;\u0394ABC [by corresponding angles]<br>In \u0394AXY and\u0394ABC<br>\u2220AXY =&nbsp;\u2220ABC<br>\u2220AYX =&nbsp;\u2220ACB<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394AXY&nbsp;\u2245&nbsp;\u0394ABC [by AA similarity]<br>Since, triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides will be proportional<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2XY = 1.5<br>Therefore, XY= 1.5cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-8-nbsp\">Question 8&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The perimeters of two similar triangles, ABC and PQR (\u0394ABC~ \u0394PQR) are respectively 72 cm and 48 cm. If PQ = 20 cm, find AB.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: \u0394ABC~\u0394PQR, PQ =20cm<br>And perimeter of \u0394ABC and\u0394PQR are 72cm and 48cm respectively.<br>As,&nbsp;\u0394ABC ~\u0394PQR<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(corresponding sides are proportional)<br>[Math Processing Error][Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2AB = 30cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-9-nbsp\">Question 9&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, if PQ || RS, prove that \u0394POQ ~ \u0394 SOR.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X6pZMO4A1BM\/X5JNN3nSobI\/AAAAAAAALm4\/SWiHemO_VNAcztwkAtTZ_uhU1-R_X4ImQCPcBGAsYHg\/s190\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/171_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: PQ || RS<br>To Prove: \u0394POQ ~\u0394SOR<br>Let us take\u0394POQ and\u0394SOR<br>\u2220OPQ =&nbsp;\u2220OSR (as PQ || RS, Alternate angles)<br>\u2220POQ =&nbsp;\u2220ROS (vertically opposite angles)<br>\u2220OQP =&nbsp;\u2220ORS (as PQ || RS, Alternate angles)<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394POQ ~\u0394SOR (by AAA similarity criterion)<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-10-nbsp\">Question 10&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, if&nbsp;\u2220A =&nbsp;\u2220C, then prove that \u0394 AOB ~ \u0394 COD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xtJhiTLkOs0\/X5JNb8RLvlI\/AAAAAAAALnI\/9XGnQi91SN4jWK28JCWTsIXvMZoz-7zhgCPcBGAsYHg\/s199\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/172_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given:&nbsp;\u2220A =&nbsp;\u2220C<br>To Prove: \u0394AOB ~\u0394COD<br>Let us take \u0394AOB and\u0394COD<br>\u2220A =&nbsp;\u2220C (given)<br>\u2220AOB =&nbsp;\u2220COD (vertically opposite angles)<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394AOB ~\u0394COD (by AA similarity criterion)<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-11-nbsp\">Question 11&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure DB&nbsp;\u22a5&nbsp;BC, DE&nbsp;\u22a5&nbsp;AB and AC&nbsp;\u22a5&nbsp;BC, prove that \u0394BDE ~\u0394ABC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oq_gsruhEGw\/X5JNooTyxMI\/AAAAAAAALnY\/_XEmNUNfl7gSAleN9SWh5CNhMddKuMTbgCPcBGAsYHg\/s200\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/173_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>We have, DB \u4e04&nbsp;BC and AC \u4e04&nbsp;BC<br>\u2220B +&nbsp;\u2220C = 90\u00b0 + 90\u00b0<br>\u21d2&nbsp;\u2220B +&nbsp;\u2220C = 180\u00b0<br>\u2234&nbsp;BD || AC<br>\u21d2\u2220EBD =&nbsp;\u2220CAB (alternate angles)<br>Let us take \u0394BDE and\u0394ABC<br>\u2220BED =&nbsp;\u2220ACB (each 90\u00b0)<br>\u2220EBD =&nbsp;\u2220CAB (alternate angles)<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394BDE ~\u0394ABC (by AA similarity criterion)<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-12-nbsp\">Question 12&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure,&nbsp;<\/strong>\u22201 =\u2220<strong>2 and [Math Processing Error], prove that \u0394ACB ~ \u0394DCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-s_ihhTX3UA0\/X5JN8uWkuJI\/AAAAAAAALns\/rlqFHC-h5J8KfoCpNyUpfaVGWu0OW2RjwCPcBGAsYHg\/s231\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/174_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have, [Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(\u2235, BD = DC as&nbsp;\u22201 =&nbsp;\u22202) \u2026(i)<br>Also,&nbsp;\u22201 =&nbsp;\u22202<br>i.e.&nbsp;\u2220DBC =&nbsp;\u2220ACB<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394ACB ~ \u0394DCE (by SAS similarity criterion)<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-13-nbsp\">Question 13&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In an isosceles \u0394ABC with AC = BC, the base AB is produced both ways to P and Q such that AP x BQ = AC<sup>2<\/sup>. Prove that : \u0394ACP ~ \u0394BQC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BJSX6DNmP1Q\/X5JOHvm-Z-I\/AAAAAAAALn8\/RYznsQHtAUM7q8xSlrqdqdrdgrmTDb0CwCPcBGAsYHg\/s258\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/175_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given ABC is an isosceles triangle and AC = BC<br>\u2235&nbsp;AC = BC<br>\u21d2\u2220CAB =&nbsp;\u2220CBA<br>\u21d2180\u00b0 \u2013&nbsp;\u2220CAB = 180\u00b0 \u2013&nbsp;\u2220CBA<br>\u21d2&nbsp;\u2220CAP =&nbsp;\u2220CBQ<br>Also, AP x BQ = AC<sup>2<\/sup><br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(\u2235&nbsp;AC =BC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, by SAS similarity, we get<br>\u0394ACP ~ \u0394BQC<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-14-nbsp\">Question 14&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, find&nbsp;\u2220P.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v_HprD5I6Ko\/X5JORQnmJcI\/AAAAAAAALoM\/kxG-fY0uqtoJ6-RxvwPMVl5Ft5yIVXpVACPcBGAsYHg\/s525\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/176_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>From the figure,<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence,&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it can be seen that both the triangles are similar as the corresponding sides are propotional.<br>From the figure we can see that,<br>\u2220&nbsp;P =&nbsp;\u2220&nbsp;C<br>From \u0394ABC,<br>\u2220&nbsp;A +&nbsp;\u2220&nbsp;B +&nbsp;\u2220&nbsp;C = 180\u00b0<br>60\u00b0 + 80\u00b0 +&nbsp;\u2220&nbsp;C = 180\u00b0<br>\u2220&nbsp;C = 180\u00b0 \u2013 140\u00b0<br>\u2220&nbsp;C = 40\u00b0<br>Hence,&nbsp;\u2220&nbsp;P = 40\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-15-nbsp\">Question 15&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>P and Q are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a \u0394ABC. If AP = 2 cm, PB = 4 cm, AQ = 3 cm and QC = 6 cm, show that BC = 3 PQ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W_S-gVFNIBw\/X5JOaiThNfI\/AAAAAAAALoc\/24HeyxlvFfAOu9sl_PFf1q7mBIxvSdHRgCPcBGAsYHg\/s141\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/177_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, [Math Processing Error]<br>and [Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2234&nbsp;PQ || BC [by converse of basic proportionality theorem]<br>Now, take&nbsp;\u0394APQ and \u0394ABC<br>\u2220APQ =&nbsp;\u2220ABC (corresponding angles)<br>\u2220AQP =&nbsp;\u2220ACB (corresponding angles)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394APQ ~ \u0394ABC (by AA similarity criterion)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since, triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides will be proportional<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2BC = 3PQ<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-16-nbsp\">Question 16&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>P and Q are respectively the points on the sides AB and AC of a \u0394ABC. If AP = 2 cm, PB = 6 cm, AQ = 3 cm and QC = 9, Prove that BC = 4PQ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8iGDI8cFzSU\/X5JOqPS2TlI\/AAAAAAAALos\/lwFLvxcqIJw7WgArwsOrbJmiIaU_Uof8QCPcBGAsYHg\/s142\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/178_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, [Math Processing Error]<br>and [Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2234&nbsp;PQ || BC [by the converse of basic proportionality theorem]<br>Now, take&nbsp;\u0394APQ and \u0394ABC<br>\u2220APQ =&nbsp;\u2220ABC (corresponding angles)<br>\u2220AQP =&nbsp;\u2220ACB (corresponding angles)<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394APQ ~ \u0394ABC (by AA similarity criterion)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since, triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides will be proportional<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2BC = 4PQ<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-17-nbsp\">Question 17&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, [Math Processing Error]&nbsp;and AB = 5 cm. Find the value of DC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uCIKgCB8Sh8\/X5JO09i5ThI\/AAAAAAAALo8\/ekSoR0hIQto5c_7cMjnbRSJfnpZYa8bkwCPcBGAsYHg\/s207\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/179_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>In \u0394AOB and \u0394COD,<br>\u2220&nbsp;AOB =&nbsp;\u2220COD (Vertically opposite angles)<br>&nbsp;[Math Processing Error](given)<br>Therefore according to SAS similarity criterion,<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u0394AOB ~ \u0394COD<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since, triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides will be proportional<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;DC = 10cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-18-nbsp\">Question 18&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, OA .OB = OC.OD, show that:&nbsp;\u2220A =&nbsp;\u2220C and&nbsp;\u2220B =&nbsp;\u2220D.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0XCA-IEUKz8\/X5JO-663iHI\/AAAAAAAALpM\/o7ySZcZ93oI7Xy4lFj_O19eK6PfHFpF1gCPcBGAsYHg\/s218\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/180_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: OA \u00d7 OB = OC \u00d7 OD<br>To Prove: \u2220A = \u2220C and \u2220B = \u2220D<br>Now, OA .OB = OC.OD<br>&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]\u2026(i)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;\u25b3AOD and&nbsp;\u25b3COB<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(from (i))<br>\u2220AOD =&nbsp;\u2220COB (vertically opposite angles)<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3AOD ~&nbsp;\u25b3COB (by SAS similarity criterion)<br>We know that if two triangles are similar then their corresponding angles are equal.<br>\u21d2&nbsp;\u2220A = \u2220C and \u2220B = \u2220D<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-19-nbsp\">Question 19&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, CM and RN are respectively the medians of \u0394ABC and \u0394PQR. If \u0394ABC ~ \u0394PQR, prove that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i) \u0394AMC ~ \u0394PNR<\/strong><br><strong>(ii)&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>[Math Processing Error]<\/strong><br><strong>(iii) \u0394CMB ~ \u0394RNQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m9yxo629j-c\/X5JPkmgbKgI\/AAAAAAAALpk\/4g9_rQP-1MQsRHCrmZkex_GB5z2gMHZgQCPcBGAsYHg\/s354\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/181_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: CM is the median of&nbsp;\u25b3ABC and RN is the median of&nbsp;\u25b3PQR<br>Also, \u25b3ABC ~ \u25b3PQR<br>To Prove: (i) \u25b3AMC ~\u25b3PNR<br>CM is median of \u25b3ABC<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So,&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;\u2026(1)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, RN is the median of \u25b3PQR<br>So,&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;\u2026(2)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given \u25b3ABC ~\u25b3PQR<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>(corresponding sides of similar triangle are proportional)<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(from (1) and (2))<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;\u2026(3)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, since \u25b3ABC ~\u25b3PQR<br>\u2220A =&nbsp;\u2220P \u2026(4)<br>(corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u25b3AMC and&nbsp;\u25b3PNR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2220A =&nbsp;\u2220P (from (4))<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(from (3))<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3AMC ~\u25b3PNR (by SAS similarity)<br>Hence Proved<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(ii)To Prove:[Math Processing Error]<br>In part (i), we proved that \u25b3AMC ~\u25b3PNR<br>So,&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br>(corresponding sides of a similar triangle are proportional)<br>Therefore,&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>Hence Proved<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(iii) \u25b3CMB ~\u25b3RNQ<br>Given \u25b3ABC ~\u25b3PQR<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>(corresponding sides of similar triangle are proportional)<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(from (1) and (2))<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;\u2026(5)<br>Also, since \u25b3ABC ~\u25b3PQR<br>\u2220B =&nbsp;\u2220Q \u2026(6)<br>(corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal)<br>In \u25b3CMB and \u25b3RNQ<br>\u2220B =&nbsp;\u2220Q (from (6))<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;(from (5))<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3CMB ~\u25b3RNQ (by SAS similarity)<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-20-nbsp\">Question 20&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the adjoining figure, the diagonal BD of a parallelogram ABCD intersects the segment AE at the point F, where E is any point on the side BC. Show that DF x FE = BF x FA.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rF_r9zfn3uA\/X5JP2qJ9EhI\/AAAAAAAALp0\/aVTxrh69DYQZROn1Rw_f6C_arapHOUfuQCPcBGAsYHg\/s173\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/182_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: ABCD is a parallelogram<br>To Prove: DF x FE = BF x FA<br>In \u25b3AFD and \u25b3BFE<br>\u22201 =&nbsp;\u22202 (alternate angles)<br>\u22203 =&nbsp;\u22204 (vertically opposite angles)<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3AFD ~\u25b3BFE (by AA similarity criterion)<br>So,&nbsp;[Math Processing Error]<br>(corresponding sides of similar triangle are proportional)<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;DF x FE = BF x FA<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-21-nbsp\">Question 21&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, DEFG is a square and&nbsp;\u2220BAC is a right angle. Show that DE<sup>2<\/sup>= BD x EC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BF5FQLB2jE8\/X5JQCRtotII\/AAAAAAAALqE\/XwTaV72I3WM_Ug4h9GKSG0JeNtD06ZmeACPcBGAsYHg\/s237\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/183_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: DEFG is a square and&nbsp;\u2220BAC = 90\u00b0<br>To Prove: DE<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;= BD \u00d7 EC.<br>In \u25b3AGF and \u25b3DBG<br>\u2220GAF =&nbsp;\u2220BDG [each 90\u00b0]<br>\u2220AGF =&nbsp;\u2220DBG<br>[corresponding angles because GF|| BC and AB is the transversal]<br>\u2234\u25b3AFG ~ \u25b3DBG [by AA Similarity Criterion] \u2026(1)<br>In \u25b3AGF and \u25b3EFC<br>\u2220GAF =&nbsp;\u2220CEF [each 90\u00b0]<br>\u2220AFG =&nbsp;\u2220ECF<br>[corresponding angles because GF|| BC and AC is the transversal]<br>\u2234\u25b3AGF ~\u25b3EFC [by AA Similarity Criterion] \u2026(2)<br>From equation (1) and (2), we have<br>\u25b3DBG ~ \u25b3EFC<br>Since,&nbsp;the triangle is similar. Hence corresponding sides are proportional<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]&nbsp;[\u2235DEFG is a square]<br>\u21d2DE<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;= BD \u00d7 EC<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-22-nbsp\">Question 22&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure, ABD is a right angled triangle being right angled at A and AD&nbsp;\u22a5&nbsp;BC. Show that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Ie-IuOlfPs\/X5JQn2fSLfI\/AAAAAAAALqc\/94yiN-aUcR4Pu2vXvh88qM5JiGdFhBZ9wCPcBGAsYHg\/s208\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/184_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i) AB<sup>2<\/sup>= BC.BD<\/strong><br><strong>(ii) AC<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;= BC. DC<\/strong><br><strong>(iii) AB. AC. = BC. AD<\/strong><br>Sol :<br>(i) In \u0394DAB and \u0394ACB<br>\u2220ADB =&nbsp;\u2220CAB [each 90\u00b0]<br>\u2220DAB =&nbsp;\u2220CAB [common angle]<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3DAB ~\u25b3ACB [by AA similarity]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides are in proportional.<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;AB<sup>2<\/sup>= BC\u00d7BD<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(ii) In \u25b3ACB and \u25b3DAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2220CAB =&nbsp;\u2220ADC [each 90\u00b0]<br>\u2220CAB =&nbsp;\u2220CAD [common angle]<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3ACB ~\u25b3DAC [by AA similarity]<br>Since the triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides are in proportional.<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;AC<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;= BC. DC<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(iii) In part (i) we proved that \u25b3DAB ~\u25b3ACB<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;AB \u00d7 AC = BC \u00d7 AD<br>Hence Proved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-23-nbsp\">Question 23&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure,&nbsp;\u2220ABC = 90\u00b0 and BD&nbsp;\u22a5&nbsp;AC. If AB = 5.7 cm, BD = 3.8 cm and CD = 5.4 cm, find BC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ShtLy0nGWac\/X5JQ4o1WUbI\/AAAAAAAALqs\/QNWBVhUkvw81SijyOMGgB1jC41YA8HSpwCPcBGAsYHg\/s220\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/185_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: \u2220ABC = 90\u00b0 and BD\u4e04&nbsp;AC<br>and AB = 5.7 cm, BD = 3.8 cm and CD = 5.4 cm<br>To find: BC<br>Firstly, we have to show that \u25b3ABC ~\u25b3BDC<br>Let \u25b3ABC and \u25b3BDC<br>\u2220ABC =&nbsp;\u2220BDC [each 90\u00b0]<br>\u2220ACB =&nbsp;\u2220BCD [common angle]<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3ABC ~\u25b3BDC [by AA similarity criterion]<br>Since, triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides are proportional.<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;BC = 8.1cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-question-24-nbsp\">Question 24&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the given figure,&nbsp;\u2220CAB =90\u00b0 and AD&nbsp;\u22a5&nbsp;BC. Show that \u0394BDA ~ \u0394BAC. If AC = 75 cm, AB = 1 cm and BC = 1.25 cm, find AD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pOIu5zsnPDE\/X5JRNYGn6MI\/AAAAAAAALq8\/lS9a7SCGv2MKSumHW0yXqy-X5nsZ3dy2QCPcBGAsYHg\/s231\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/186_image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sol :<br>Given: \u2220CAB =90\u00b0 and AD\u4e04&nbsp;BC<br>and AC = 75 cm, AB = 1 cm and BC = 1.25 cm<br>Now, In \u25b3ADB and&nbsp;\u25b3CAB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2220ADB =&nbsp;\u2220CAB [each 90\u00b0]<br>\u2220ABD =&nbsp;\u2220CBA [common angle]<br>\u2234&nbsp;\u25b3ADB ~\u25b3CAB [by AA similarity]<br>Since the triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides are in proportional.<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>[Math Processing Error]<br>\u21d2&nbsp;AD = 60cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/kc-sinha-solutions\/\">KC Sinha Solutions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/schools\/kc-sinha-solution-for-class-10\/\">KC Sinha Class 10 Solutions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Question 1&nbsp; State which of the following pairs of triangles are similar. 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(i)&nbsp; (ii)&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp; (iv)&nbsp; (v)&nbsp; (vi)&nbsp; (vii)&nbsp; Sol :(i) In \u0394ABC,\u2220A = 70\u00b0 and&nbsp;\u2220B = 50\u00b0And we know that, sum of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":302,"featured_media":624114,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"newspack_featured_image_position":"","newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_show_updated_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"boards":[],"class_list":["post-624130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-class-10","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>KC Sinha: Exercise 5.3 - Mathematics Solution Class 10 Chapter 5 Triangles - IndCareer Schools<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Question 1&nbsp; State which of the following pairs of triangles are similar. 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