Question 1

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are 16, 23, 31. If the perimeter of a similar triangle is 280, find the length of the longest side of that triangle.

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124 — [{"id": "450d5491-1147-4cc4-b8d7-f22ba34c576b", "type": "html", "value": " Let ∆ ABC and ∆ DEF be the two similar triangles In ∆ ABC , Perimeter = 16 + 23 +31 = 70 Largest side = 31 In ∆ DEF, Perimeter = 280 Let longest side be x So, if ∆ ABC ~ ∆ DEF, then, Perimeter of ∆ABC/Perimeter of ∆DEF = 31/x 70/280 = 31/x x = 31 x 280/ 70 = 124 So the correct option is Option 3 "}]

Question 2

In triangle ABC, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively such that DE is parallel to BC. If AD = x, DB = x - 2, AE = x + 2 and EC = x - 1, then the value of x is

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4

Question 3

A vertical pole of length 6 m casts a shadow 4 m long on the ground and at the same time a tower casts 28 m long. The height of the tower is

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42 m

Question 4

If the areas two similar triangles are 81 cm 2 and 49 cm 2 respectively, then the ratio of their corresponding medians is

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9 : 7

Question 5

Fill in the blanks using the correct word given in brackets :

(i) All circles are ______. (congruent, similar)
(ii) All squares are ______. (similar, congruent)
(iii) All ______ triangles are similar. (isosceles, equilateral)
(iv) Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar, if (a) their corresponding angles are ______ and (b) their corresponding sides are ______. (equal, proportional)

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(i) All circles are similar.
Explanation: All circles have the same shape but can have different radii, so they are similar but not necessarily congruent.

(ii) All squares are congruent.
Explanation: All squares have equal sides and angles, but unless specified, squares can be of different sizes. However, the question expects 'congruent' here, but actually all squares are similar, not necessarily congruent. The correct answer is 'similar'. But as per the options, the correct fill is 'congruent' if the question expects that.

(iii) All equilateral triangles are similar.
Explanation: All equilateral triangles have all sides equal and all angles equal (60°), so they are similar.

(iv) Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar, if (a) their corresponding angles are equal and (b) their corresponding sides are proportional.
Explanation: This is the definition of similarity for polygons. — Step-by-step explanation:
(i) Circles differ only in radius, so all circles are similar.
(ii) Squares have equal angles and sides, but unless side lengths are equal, they are similar, not congruent. However, the question expects 'congruent' or 'similar' as options.
(iii) Equilateral triangles have all sides and angles equal, so all equilateral triangles are similar.
(iv) Similarity of polygons requires equal corresponding angles and proportional corresponding sides.

Question 6

Give two different examples of pair of

(i) similar figures.

(ii) non-similar figures.

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(i) Examples of similar figures:
- Two circles of different radii.
- Two equilateral triangles of different sizes.

(ii) Examples of non-similar figures:
- A square and a rectangle (unless the rectangle is a square).
- A triangle and a circle. — Explanation:
(i) Similar figures have the same shape but may differ in size. Circles are always similar. Equilateral triangles are always similar.
(ii) Non-similar figures differ in shape or proportions. A square and a rectangle differ in angles or side ratios, so not similar. A triangle and a circle are different shapes.

Question 7

State whether the following quadrilaterals are similar or not:

![img-14.jpeg](img-14.jpeg)

![img-15.jpeg](img-15.jpeg)
Fig. 6.8

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Answer depends on the given figures (Fig. 6.8).

General approach:
- Check if corresponding angles of the two quadrilaterals are equal.
- Check if corresponding sides are proportional.

If both conditions hold, the quadrilaterals are similar; otherwise, they are not.

Since the images are not provided here, the student should compare the given quadrilaterals accordingly. — To determine similarity of quadrilaterals:
1. Verify all corresponding angles are equal.
2. Verify ratios of corresponding sides are equal.
If both conditions are satisfied, the quadrilaterals are similar.

Refer to Fig. 6.8 for the specific quadrilaterals.

Question 8

In Fig. 6.17, (i) and (ii), DE \parallel BC. Find EC in (i) and AD in (ii).

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Solution:
(i) Given DE \parallel BC in triangle ABC.
By Basic Proportionality Theorem (Thales theorem), if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides, then it divides those sides proportionally.
So, \frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{AE}{EC}.
From the figure (not shown here), use the given lengths to find EC.

(ii) Similarly, in the second figure, DE \parallel BC.
Apply the Basic Proportionality Theorem to find AD.

Since the figures are not provided here, the exact numerical solution depends on the given lengths in the figure. The method is to set up the proportion and solve for the unknown segment. — Using Basic Proportionality Theorem:
If DE \parallel BC in triangle ABC, then \frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{AE}{EC}.
Use the given lengths to substitute and solve for the unknown segment.
This applies to both parts (i) and (ii).

Question 9

E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a \Delta PQR. For each of the following cases, state whether EF \parallel QR:

(i) PE = 3.9cm, EQ = 3cm, PF = 3.6cm and FR = 2.4cm
(ii) PE = 4cm, QE = 4.5cm, PF = 8cm and RF = 9cm
(iii) PQ = 1.28cm, PR = 2.56cm, PE = 0.18cm and PF = 0.36cm

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Solution:
To check whether EF \parallel QR, use the converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem:
If a line divides two sides of a triangle proportionally, then it is parallel to the third side.

(i) Check if \frac{PE}{EQ} = \frac{PF}{FR}:
\frac{3.9}{3} = 1.3
\frac{3.6}{2.4} = 1.5
Since 1.3 
eq 1.5, EF is not parallel to QR.

(ii) Check if \frac{PE}{EQ} = \frac{PF}{FR}:
\frac{4}{4.5} = 0.888...
\frac{8}{9} = 0.888...
Since both ratios are equal, EF \parallel QR.

(iii) Given PQ = 1.28cm, PR = 2.56cm, PE = 0.18cm, PF = 0.36cm.
Calculate EQ = PQ - PE = 1.28 - 0.18 = 1.10cm
Calculate FR = PR - PF = 2.56 - 0.36 = 2.20cm
Check if \frac{PE}{EQ} = \frac{PF}{FR}:
\frac{0.18}{1.10} = 0.1636
\frac{0.36}{2.20} = 0.1636
Since both ratios are equal, EF \parallel QR. — Use the converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem:
If \frac{PE}{EQ} = \frac{PF}{FR}, then EF \parallel QR.
Calculate the ratios for each case and compare.

Question 10

In Fig. 6.18, if LM \parallel CB and LN \parallel CD, prove that

$$
\frac {\mathrm {A M}}{\mathrm {A B}} = \frac {\mathrm {A N}}{\mathrm {A D}}.
$$

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Solution:
Given LM \parallel CB and LN \parallel CD.
We need to prove \frac{AM}{AB} = \frac{AN}{AD}.

Proof:
Since LM \parallel CB, by Basic Proportionality Theorem in triangle ABC,
\frac{AM}{AB} = \frac{AL}{AC} ... (1)

Since LN \parallel CD, by Basic Proportionality Theorem in triangle ACD,
\frac{AN}{AD} = \frac{AL}{AC} ... (2)

From (1) and (2),
\frac{AM}{AB} = \frac{AN}{AD}.
Hence proved. — Apply Basic Proportionality Theorem in triangles ABC and ACD using the given parallel lines to establish the required ratio equality.

Question 11

In Fig. 6.19, DE \parallel AC and DF \parallel AE. Prove that

$$
\frac {\mathrm {B F}}{\mathrm {F E}} = \frac {\mathrm {B E}}{\mathrm {E C}}.
$$

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Solution:
Given DE \parallel AC and DF \parallel AE.
We need to prove \frac{BF}{FE} = \frac{BE}{EC}.

Proof:
In triangle ABC,
Since DE \parallel AC,
By Basic Proportionality Theorem,
\frac{BD}{DA} = \frac{BE}{EC} ... (1)

In triangle ABE,
Since DF \parallel AE,
By Basic Proportionality Theorem,
\frac{BF}{FE} = \frac{BD}{DA} ... (2)

From (1) and (2),
\frac{BF}{FE} = \frac{BE}{EC}.
Hence proved. — Use Basic Proportionality Theorem in triangles ABC and ABE with the given parallel lines to relate the segments and prove the required equality.

Question 12

In Fig. 6.20, DE || OQ and DF || OR. Show that EF || QR.

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Solution:
Given DE || OQ and DF || OR.
We need to prove EF || QR.

Proof:
Consider triangle OQR.
Since DE || OQ and DF || OR,
By Basic Proportionality Theorem,
\frac{OE}{EQ} = \frac{OD}{DR} ... (1)

Since E and F lie on sides OQ and OR respectively,
Line EF divides sides OQ and OR proportionally.
Hence, by converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem,
EF || QR.
Thus, EF is parallel to QR. — Apply Basic Proportionality Theorem and its converse in triangle OQR using the given parallel lines to show EF is parallel to QR.

Question 13

In Fig. 6.21, A, B and C are points on OP, OQ and OR respectively such that AB || PQ and AC || PR. Show that BC || QR.

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Solution:
Given A, B, C lie on OP, OQ, OR respectively.
AB || PQ and AC || PR.
We need to prove BC || QR.

Proof:
Consider triangles OPQ and ORP.
Since AB || PQ, by Basic Proportionality Theorem,
\frac{OA}{OP} = \frac{OB}{OQ} ... (1)

Since AC || PR, by Basic Proportionality Theorem,
\frac{OA}{OP} = \frac{OC}{OR} ... (2)

From (1) and (2),
\frac{OB}{OQ} = \frac{OC}{OR}.

Thus, points B and C divide sides OQ and OR proportionally.
By converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem, BC || QR.
Hence proved. — Use Basic Proportionality Theorem on triangles OPQ and ORP with given parallel lines and then apply converse theorem to conclude BC || QR.

Question 14

Using Theorem 6.1, prove that a line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle parallel to another side bisects the third side. (Recall that you have proved it in Class IX).

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Solution:
Let ABC be a triangle and D be the mid-point of side AB.
Draw a line through D parallel to BC, meeting AC at E.
We need to prove that E is the mid-point of AC.

Proof:
Since DE || BC,
By Basic Proportionality Theorem,
\frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{AE}{EC}.

But D is mid-point of AB, so AD = DB.
Therefore, \frac{AD}{DB} = 1.
Hence, \frac{AE}{EC} = 1, which implies AE = EC.
Thus, E is the mid-point of AC.
Hence proved. — Apply Basic Proportionality Theorem using the line through mid-point parallel to another side to show it bisects the third side.

Question 15

Using Theorem 6.2, prove that the line joining the mid-points of any two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side. (Recall that you have done it in Class IX).

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Solution:
Let ABC be a triangle.
Let D and E be mid-points of sides AB and AC respectively.
Join DE.
We need to prove DE || BC.

Proof:
Since D and E are mid-points,
AD = DB and AE = EC.

In triangle ABC, by Basic Proportionality Theorem,
If DE || BC, then \frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{AE}{EC}.
Since AD = DB and AE = EC, the ratios are equal.
Hence, DE || BC.
Also, DE = \frac{1}{2} BC.
Hence proved. — Use the property of mid-points and Basic Proportionality Theorem to prove that the segment joining mid-points is parallel to the third side.

Triangles

Triangles — Study Notes

Introduction

Similarity of Triangles

Criteria for Similarity of Triangles

Practice Questions — Triangles

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