Question 11 Mark
In the following, write the correct answer.
In $\triangle\text{ABC}$ and $\triangle\text{PQR},$ if AB = AC, $\angle\text{C}=\angle\text{P}$ and $\angle\text{B}=\angle\text{Q}$ then the two triangles are:
In $\triangle\text{ABC}$ and $\triangle\text{PQR},$ if AB = AC, $\angle\text{C}=\angle\text{P}$ and $\angle\text{B}=\angle\text{Q}$ then the two triangles are:
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Isosceles but not congruent.
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Isosceles and congruent.
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Congruent abut not isosceles.
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Neither congruent nor isosceles.
Answer
In $\triangle\text{ABC},$
AB = AC
$\angle\text{C}=\angle\text{B}$
So, is an isosceles triangle.

But it is given that,
$\angle\text{B}=\angle\text{Q}$
$\angle\text{C}=\angle\text{P}$
$\angle\text{P}=\angle\text{Q}$
So, is also an isosceles triangle.Therefore both triangle are isosceles but not congruent.
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In $\triangle\text{ABC},$
AB = AC
$\angle\text{C}=\angle\text{B}$
So, is an isosceles triangle.

But it is given that,
$\angle\text{B}=\angle\text{Q}$
$\angle\text{C}=\angle\text{P}$
$\angle\text{P}=\angle\text{Q}$
So, is also an isosceles triangle.Therefore both triangle are isosceles but not congruent.
AB > BD.
NOw, QR = 4cm, Therefore, PQ = 4cm.
DF = AB
But $\angle\text{B}=80^{\circ}$
PQ > PR.