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Question 12 Marks
If a line divides any two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then the line is parallel to the third side.
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This theorem can be proved by taking a line DE such that $\frac{ AD }{ DB }=\frac{ AE }{ EC }$ and assuming that $DE$ is not parallel to $BC$ (see Fig. 6.12).
If $DE$ is not parallel to $BC$, draw a line $DE ^{\prime}$ parallel to $BC$.
So,
$ \frac{ AD }{ DB }=\frac{ AE ^{\prime}}{ E ^{\prime} C } \quad \text { (Why ?) }$
$\text{Therefore,}$
$\frac{ AE }{ EC }=\frac{ AE ^{\prime}}{ E ^{\prime} C } \quad \text { (Why?) } $
Adding 1 to both sides of above, you can see that $E$ and $E ^{\prime}$ must coincide. (Why ?)
Let us take some examples to illustrate the use of the above theorems.
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Question 22 Marks
In the figure, $ABC$ and $AMP$ are two right triangles, right angled at $B$ and $M$ respectively. Prove that:
  1. $\triangle ABC \sim \triangle AMP$
  2. $\frac{{CA}}{{PA}} = \frac{{BC}}{{MP}}$
Answer
Given: In the figure, ABC and AMP are two right triangles, right angled at B and M respectively,
To prove:
  1. $\triangle $ABC $ \sim $ $\triangle $AMP
  2. $\frac{{CA}}{{PA}} = \frac{{BC}}{{MP}}$
Proof:
  1. In $\triangle $ABC $ \sim $ $\triangle $AMP
    $\angle$ABC = $\angle$AMP (1) ........ [Each equal to $90^o$]
    $\angle$BAC=$\angle$MAP (2).........[Common angle]
    In view of (1) and (2)
    $\triangle $ABC $ \sim $ $\triangle $AMP ..........AA similarity criterion
  2. $\triangle $ABC $ \sim $ $\triangle $AMP.........Proved above in(i)
    $\therefore $ $\frac{{CA}}{{PA}} = \frac{{BC}}{{MP}}$.........Corresponding sides of two similar triangles are proportional.
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Question 32 Marks

E is a point on side AD produced of a parallelogram ABCD and BE intersects CD at F. Prove that $\Delta A B E \sim \Delta C F B.$

Answer

In $ \Delta$'s ABE and CFB, we have

$ \angle$AEB = $ \angle$CBF [Alternate angles]
$ \angle$A = $ \angle$C [Opposite angles of a parallelogram]
Thus, by AA-criterion of similarity, we have,
$ \Delta A B E \sim \Delta C F B.$

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Question 42 Marks
In the figure, altitudes $AD$ and $CE$ of $\triangle$ABC intersect each other at the point P. Show that: $\vartriangle PDC \sim \vartriangle BEC$
Answer
In $\triangle P D C$ and $\triangle B E C$, we have
$\angle P D C=\angle B E C$
(1) [Each equal to $90^{\circ}$ ]
$\angle D C P=\angle B E C$
(2) [Common angle]
In view of (1) and (2),
$\triangle PDC \sim \triangle BEC$ [AA similarity criterion]
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Question 52 Marks
In the figure, altitudes $AD$ and $CE$ of $\triangle$ABC intersect each other at the point P. Show that: $\vartriangle AEP \sim \vartriangle ADB$
Answer
In $\triangle $AEP and $\triangle $ADB, we have
AEP= $\angle$ ADP .........(1) [Each equal to $90^0$​​​​​​​]
$\angle$EAP=$\angle$DAB ..... (2) [Common angle]
In view of (1) and (2),
$\triangle $AEP$ \sim $$\triangle $ADB [AA similarity criterion]
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Question 62 Marks
In the figure, altitudes $AD$ and CE of $\triangle$ABC intersect each other at the point P. Show that: $\vartriangle ABD \sim \vartriangle CBE$
Answer
In $\triangle $ABD and $\triangle $CBE, ....... (1) [Each equal to $90^0$​​​​​​​]
$\angle$ABC = $\angle$CBE ...... (2) [Common angle]
In view of (1) and (2),
$\triangle $ABD $ \sim $ $\triangle $CBE.......[AA similarity criterion]
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Question 72 Marks
In the figure, altitudes AD and CE of $\triangle$ABC intersect each other at the point P. Show that: $\vartriangle AEP \sim \vartriangle CDP$
Answer
In $\triangle $AEP and $\triangle $CDP,
$\angle$AEP = $\angle$CDF ...... (1) [Each equal to $90^0$​​​​​​​]
$\angle$EPA = $\angle$DPC ...... (2) [vert.opp. $\angle$s]
In view of (1) and (2),
$\triangle AEP \sim \triangle CDP$ .........[AA similarity criterion]
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Question 82 Marks

In the figure, if $\triangle$ABE $\cong$ $\triangle$ACD. Show that $\triangle$ADE ~ $\triangle$ABC

Answer

Given: In the figure, $\triangle ABE \cong \triangle ACD$
To prove: $\triangle ADE \sim \triangle ABC$
Proof:
$\because \triangle ABE \cong \triangle ACD$........[Given]
$\therefore $ AB = AC........[CPCT
AE = AD
........(1)
Also, $\angle$ DAE= $\angle$ BAC.......[Common $\angle$ ].......(2)
In view of (1) and [SAS similarity criterion]

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Question 92 Marks

S and T are points on sides PR and QR of $\triangle PQR$ such that $\angle P = \angle R T S$. Show that $\triangle R P Q \sim \triangle R T S$.

Answer

According to questions it is given that S and T are points on sides PR and QR of  $\triangle PQR$ such that $\angle P = \angle R T S$

To Prove $\triangle R P Q \sim \triangle R T S$
Proof In $\triangle RPQ$ and $\triangle RTS$, we have
$\angle P = \angle R T S$ (given)
$\angle R = \angle R$ (common)
$\therefore \quad \triangle R P Q \sim \triangle R T S$ [by AA-similarity].

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Question 102 Marks

Diagonal AC and BD of a trapezium ABCD with AB || DC intersect each other at point O. Using a similarity criterion for two triangles, show that $\frac { O A } { O C } = \frac { O B } { O D }$.

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Question 112 Marks

In Figure, $\triangle$ODC $\sim$ $\triangle$OBA, $\angle$BOC = 125° and $\angle$CDO = 70°. Find $\angle$DOC, $\angle$DCO and $\angle$OAB.
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Question 122 Marks

State the pair of triangles in the figure below are similar. Write the similarity criterion used by you for answering the question and also write the pair of similar triangles in the symbolic form:
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Question 132 Marks

State the pair of triangles in the figure below are similar. Write the similarity criterion used by you for answering the question and also write the pair of similar triangles in the symbolic form:
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Question 142 Marks

State the pair of triangles in the figure below are similar. Write the similarity criterion used by you for answering the question and also write the pair of similar triangles in the symbolic form:
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Question 152 Marks
$D$ is a point on the side $B C$ of a triangle $A B C$ such that $\angle A D C=\angle B A C$. Show that $C A^2=C B \cdot C D$.
Answer
Given: $\triangle ABC$
where $\angle A D C=\angle B A C$
To Prove: $CA ^2= CB \cdot C D$
Proof: In $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle DAC$, we have

$\angle$ADC = $\angle$BAC and $\angle$C = $\angle$C
Therefore, by AA-criterion of similarity, we obtain
$\Delta A B C \sim \Delta D A C$
$\Rightarrow \quad \frac { A B } { D A } = \frac { B C } { A C } = \frac { A C } { D C }$
$\Rightarrow \quad \frac { C B } { C A } = \frac { C A } { C D }$
$\Rightarrow$ $CA^2= CB.CD$
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Question 162 Marks

State the pair of triangles in the figure below are similar. Write the similarity criterion used by you for answering the question and also write the pair of similar triangles in the symbolic form:
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Answer

From the triangle, $\frac{A B}{Q R}=\frac{B C}{P R}=\frac{A C}{P Q}=0.5$
Hence the corresponding sides are propotional. Thus the corresponding angles will be equal. The triangles ABC and QRP are similar i.e, $\vartriangle ABC \sim \vartriangle QRP$ by SSS similarity.

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Question 172 Marks

State the pair of triangles in the figure below are similar. Write the similarity criterion used by you for answering the question and also write the pair of similar triangles in the symbolic form:

Answer

From the figure:
$\angle$A = $\angle$P = 60°
$\angle$B = $\angle$Q = 80°
$\angle$C = $\angle$R = 40°
Therefore, $\triangle \mathrm{ABC} \sim \triangle \mathrm{PQR}$ [By AAA similarity]
Now corresponding sides of triangles will be propotional,
$\frac{A B}{PQ}=\frac{B C}{QR}=\frac{C A}{RP}$

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Question 182 Marks

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

Answer

In $\triangle OPQ,$$\because AB||PQ$
$\therefore \frac{{OA}}{{AP}} = \frac{{OB}}{{BQ}}$......(1)
By basic proportionality theorem
In $\triangle OPR,\,\,\,\because AV||PR$

$\therefore \frac{{OA}}{{AP}} = \frac{{OC}}{{CR}}$.......[By basic proportionality theorem]
From (1) and (2)
$\frac{{OB}}{{BQ}} = \frac{{OC}}{{OR}}$
$\therefore BC||QR$......[By converse basic proportionality theorem]

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Question 192 Marks

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

Answer

In $\triangle PQO$ $\because DE||OQ$
$\therefore \frac{{PD}}{{DO}} = \frac{{PE}}{{EQ}}$ ....... (1) [By basic proportionality theorem]
In $\triangle PRO\,\because DF||OR$
$\therefore \frac{{PD}}{{DO}} = \frac{{PF}}{{FR}}$....... (2) [By basic proportionality theorem]
from (1) and (2), $\frac{{PE}}{{EQ}} = \frac{{PF}}{{FR}}$
$\therefore $ $EF||QR$ ...... [By converse of basic proportionality theorem]

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Question 202 Marks

In figure DE || AC and DF || AE. Prove that $\frac{{BF}}{{FE}} = \frac{{BE}}{{EC}}$

Answer

In $\triangle ABE,$ we have $DF||AE,$then
$\frac{{BD}}{{AD}} = \frac{{BF}}{{FE}}\,$ [By BPT] ...... (i)
In $\triangle ABC,$ we have $DE||AC,$ then
$\frac{{BD}}{{AD}} = \frac{{BE}}{{EC}}\,$ [By BPT] ...... (2)
From (i) and (2), We get
$\frac{{BF}}{{FE}} = \frac{{BE}}{{EC}}$

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Question 212 Marks

In the given figure, $L M \| C B$ and $\mathrm { LN } \| \mathrm { CD }$. Prove that $\frac { A M } { A B } = \frac { A N } { A D }$.

Answer

According to question it is given that In $\triangle ALM$, $L M \| C B$
$\therefore \quad \frac { A B } { A M } = \frac { A C } { A L }$

Therefore, by Thales' theorem
$\Rightarrow \frac { A M } { A B } = \frac { A L } { A C }$ ..........(i)
In $\triangle ALN$, $L N \| C D$
$\therefore \quad \frac { A C } { A L } = \frac { A D } { A N }$

Therefore by Thales theorem
$\Rightarrow \frac { A L } { A C } = \frac { A N } { A D }$ ...........(ii)
From (i) and (ii) we get
$\frac { A M } { A B } = \frac { A N } { A D }$

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Question 222 Marks

E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a $\triangle$PQR. For PQ = 1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PE = 0.18 cm and PF = 0.36 cm, state whether EF || QR.

Answer

We have
PQ = 1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PE = 0.18 cm, PF = 0.36 cm
EQ = PQ - PE = 1.28 - 0.18 = 1.10 cm
and FR = PR - PF = 2.56 - 0.36 = 2.20 cm
Now we can find
$\frac{{PE}}{{EQ}} = \frac{{0.18}}{{1.10}} = \frac{9}{{55}}$
$\frac{{PF}}{{PR}} = \frac{{0.36}}{{2.20}} = \frac{9}{{55}}$

$\therefore \frac{{PE}}{{EQ}} = \frac{{PF}}{{FR}}$
$\therefore EF ||QR$ (By converse of basic proportionality theorem)

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Question 232 Marks

It is given that E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a $\triangle$PQR. For PE = 4 cm, QE = 4.5 cm, PF = 8 cm and RF = 9 cm, state whether EF||QR.

Answer

From the given information, we can have
$\frac{{PE}}{{EQ}} = \frac{4}{{4.5}} = \frac{{40}}{{45}} = \frac{8}{9}.....(I)$
$\frac{{PF}}{{RF}} = \frac{8}{9}....(II)$
From (I) and (II), it is clear that $\frac{{PE}}{{QE}} = \frac{{PF}}{{RF}}$
Therefore, EF||QR (By converse of basic proportionality theorem)

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Question 242 Marks

E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a $\triangle$PQR. For PE = 3.9 cm, EQ = 3 cm, PF = 3.6 cm and FR = 2.4 cm case, state whether EF || QR.

Answer

We have
$\frac{{PE}}{{EQ}} = \frac{{3.9}}{3} = \frac{{1.3}}{1}.....(I)$
$\frac{{PF}}{{FR}} = \frac{{3.6}}{{2.4}} = \frac{3}{2} = \frac{{1.5}}{1}....(II)$
From (I) and (II),
we get
$\frac{{PE}}{{EQ}} \ne \frac{{PF}}{{FR}}$
Therefore, EF is not parallel to QR. (By converse of basic proportionality theorem)

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Question 252 Marks

In figure (i) and (ii), DE || BC.
Find EC in (i) and AD in (ii)

Answer

In $\triangle ABC,$

  1. ​​​​ $\because DE||BC$
    $\therefore \frac{{AD}}{{DB}} = \frac{{AE}}{{EC}}$ ..... By Basic Proportionality theorem​​​​​​​
    $\Rightarrow \frac{{1.5}}{3} = \frac{1}{{EC}}$
    $\Rightarrow EC = \frac{3}{{1.5}}$
    EC = 2cm
  2. In​​​​​​​ $\vartriangle ABC,\because DE||BC$
    $\therefore \frac{{AD}}{{DB}} = \frac{{AE}}{{EC}}......$By Basic Proportionality theorem​​​​​​​
    $\therefore \frac{{AD}}{{DB}} = \frac{{1.8}}{{5.4}}$
    $\Rightarrow \frac{{7.2 \times 1.8}}{{5.4}}$
    $\Rightarrow$ AD = 2.4cm
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Question 262 Marks

State whether the following quadrilaterals are similar or not:

Answer

The given quadrilateral PQRS and ABCD are not similar because their corresponding sides are proportional, i.e. 1:2, but their corresponding angles are not equal. Or we can say that PQRS is a rhombus and ABCD is a square, so they cannot be similar.

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Question 272 Marks

In Figure, OA $\cdot$ OB = OC $\cdot$ OD. Show that $\angle$ A = $\angle$C and $\angle$B = $\angle$D

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Question 282 Marks
Observe the Fig. given below and then find $\angle$P.
Answer

Given, $\triangle$ABC $\sim\triangle$FEG ….(1)
(i) Corresponding angles of similar triangles
$\Rightarrow$ $\angle$BAC = $\angle$EFG ….(2)
And $\angle$ABC = $\angle$FEG …(3)
$\Rightarrow$ $\angle$ACB = $\angle$FGE
$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}\angle ACB = \frac{1}{2}\angle FGE$
$\Rightarrow$ $\angle$ACD = $\angle$FGH and $\angle$BCD = $\angle$EGH ……(4)
Consider $\triangle$ACD and $\triangle$FGH
$\Rightarrow$ From (2) we have
$\Rightarrow$$\angle$DAC = $\angle$HFG
From (4) we have
$\Rightarrow$ $\angle$ACD = $\angle$EGH
Also, $\angle$ADC = $\angle$FGH
If the $\angle A=\angle F$, then by angle sum property of triangle $3^{rd}$​​​​​​​ angle will also be equal.
By AAA similarity, in two triangles, if the angles are equal, then sides opposite to the equal angles are in the same ratio (or proportional) and hence the triangles are similar.
$\therefore\triangle$ADC $\sim\triangle$FHG
(ii) By Converse proportionality theorem
$\Rightarrow \frac{C D}{G H}=\frac{A C}{F G}$
(iii) Consider $\triangle$DCB and $\triangle$HGE
From eq(3) we have
$\Rightarrow$ $\angle$DBC = $\angle$HEG
From (4) we have
$\Rightarrow$ $\angle$BCD = $\angle$FGH
Also, $\angle$BDC = $\angle$EHG
$\therefore\triangle$DCB $\sim\triangle$HGE
Hence proved.
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Question 292 Marks

In Figure, if PQ || RS, prove that $\triangle POQ \sim \triangle SOR$.
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Answer

From the given figure we have,
PQ || RS (Given)
So, $\angle$P = $\angle$S (Alternate angles)
and $\angle$Q = $\angle$R (Alternate angles)
Also, $\angle$POQ = $\angle$SOR (Vertically opposite angles)
Therefore, $\triangle POQ \sim \triangle SOR$ (AAA similarity criterion)

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Question 302 Marks

In Fig. $\frac { P S } { S Q } = \frac { P T } { T R }$ and $\angle P S T = \angle P R Q.$ Prove that $ \triangle$PQR is an isosceles triangle.

Answer

According to the question,we are given that,
$\frac { P S } { S Q } = \frac { P T } { T R }$

$\Rightarrow \quad S T \| Q R$ [By using the converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem]
$\Rightarrow \quad \angle P S T = \angle P Q R$ [Corresponding angles]
$\Rightarrow \quad \angle P R Q = \angle P Q R$ $[ \because \angle P S T = \angle P R Q ( \text { Given } ) ]$
$\Rightarrow$ PQ = PR [ $\because$ Sides opposite to equal angles are equal]
$\Rightarrow \quad \Delta$ PQR is isosceles.

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Question 312 Marks
In the given figure, if $AD \bot BC$, prove that $AB^2 + CD^2 = BD^2 + AC^2.$​​​​​​​
Answer

In right angled $\triangle BDA$,
By pythagoras theorem
$AB^2 = AD^2 + BD^2 ...(i)$
And in right angled $\triangle CDA$ ,
By pythagoras theorem
$AC^2 = CD^2 + AD^2 ...(ii)$
On subtracting Eq(ii) from Eq(i) , we get
$AB^2 - AC^2  = [AD^2 + BD^2] - [CD^2 + AD^2]$
$AB^2 - AC^2  =  AD^2 + BD^2  - CD^2 - AD^2$
$AB^2 - AC^2 = BD^2 - CD^2$
$\therefore $ $AB^2 + CD^2 = BD^2 + AC^2$​​​​​​​
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Question 322 Marks
A ladder is placed against a wall such that its foot is at a distance of $2.5 m$ from the wall and its top reaches a window at a height of 6 m above the ground. Find the length of the ladder.
Answer
Let AB be the ladder and AC be the wall with the window at A

Also, $BC = 2.5 m$ and $CA = 6 m$
From Pythagoras Theorem, we have:
$AB^2 = BC^2 + CA^2$
$= (2.5)^2 + (6)^2$
$= 6.25 + 36$
$= 42.25$
taking square root on both sides.we get
$AB = 6.5$
Thus, length of the ladder is 6.5m
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