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Page No 372:

(i)

Applying Thales' theorem, we get:

$\because$ AD = 3.6 cm , AB = 10 cm, AE = 4.5 cm​
$\therefore$ DB = 10 $-$ 3.6 = 6.4 cm

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

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(i) We have:

(ii)
We have:
AB = 11.7 cm, DB = 6.5 cm
Therefore,
AD = 11.7 $-$ 6.5 = 5.2 cm
Similarly,
AC = 11.2 cm, AE = 4.2 cm
Therefore,
EC = 11.2 $-$ 4.2 = 7 cm

Applying the converse of Thales' theorem,
we conclude that DE is not parallel to BC.

(iii)
We have:
AB = 10.8 cm, AD = 6.3 cm
Therefore,
DB = 10.8 $-$ 6.3 = 4.5 cm
Similarly,
AC = 9.6 cm, EC = 4 cm
Therefore,
AE = 9.6 $-$ 4 = 5.6 cm
Now,

(iv)
We have:
AD = 7.2 cm, AB = 12 cm
Therefore,
DB = 12 $-$ 7.2 =  4.8 cm
Similarly,
AE = 6.4 cm, AC = 10 cm
Therefore,
EC = 10 $-$ 6.4 = 3.6 cm
Now,

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(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Hence,  BC = 3 + 4.2 = 7.2 cm

Page No 373:

Given: ABCD is a parallelogram
To prove:
$\left(\mathrm{i}\right)\frac{\mathrm{DM}}{\mathrm{MN}}=\frac{\mathrm{DC}}{\mathrm{BN}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\left(\mathrm{ii}\right)\frac{\mathrm{DN}}{\mathrm{DM}}=\frac{\mathrm{AN}}{\mathrm{DC}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$
Proof: In △DMC and △NMB
$\angle$DMC =$\angle$NMB      (Vertically opposite angle)
$\angle$DCM =$\angle$NBM       (Alternate angles)
By AAA- similarity
△DMC ~ △NMB
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{DM}}{\mathrm{MN}}=\frac{\mathrm{DC}}{\mathrm{BN}}$

Adding 1 to both sides, we get

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Let the trapezium ​be ABCD with E and F as the mid points of AD and BC, respectively.
Produce AD and BC to meet at P.

In
Applying Thales' theorem, we get:

Thus. EF is parallel to both AB and DC.
This completes the proof.

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In trapezium ABCD, $AB\parallel CD$ and the diagonals AC and BD intersect at O.
Therefore,

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In △ABC, ∠B = ∠C
∴AB = AC (Sides opposite to equal angle are equal)
Subtracting BM from both sides, we get
AB − BM = AC − BM
⇒AB − BM = AC − CN           (∵BM = CN)
⇒AM = AN
∴∠AMN = ∠ANM (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
Now, In △ABC,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o                     .....(1)
(Angle Sum Property of triangle)
Again In In △AMN,
∠A +∠AMN + ∠ANM = 180o          ......(2)
(Angle Sum Property of triangle)
From (1) and (2), we get
∠B + ∠C = ∠AMN + ∠ANM
⇒2∠B  = 2∠AMN
⇒∠B  = ∠AMN
Since, ∠B  and ∠AMN are corresponding angles.
∴ MN∥BC

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Similarly, applying Thales' theorem in , we get:

Applying the converse of Thales' theorem, we conclude that .
This completes the proof.

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Join BX and CX.
It is given that BC is bisected at D.
BD = DC ​
It is also given that OD = OX
The diagonals OX and BC of quadrilateral BOCX  bisect each other.
Therefore, BOCX is a parallelogram.
∴ BO

and
Applying Thales' theorem in $∆$ABX, we get:

From (1) and (2), we have:

Applying the converse of Thales' theorem in .
This completes the proof.

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Join DB.
We know that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
Therefore,
CS = $\frac{1}{2}$AC      ...(i)
Also, it is given that CQ = $\frac{1}{4}$AC        ...(ii)
Dividing equation (ii) by (i), we get:

or, CQ = $\frac{1}{2}$CS
Hence, Q is the midpoint of CS.
Therefore, according to midpoint theorem in $△CSD$
$PQ\parallel DS$

In .
Applying converse of midpoint theorem ,we conclude that R is the midpoint of CB.
This completes the proof.

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Given:
AB = AC     ...(ii)
Subtracting AD from both sides, we get:
$⇒$ AB $-$ AD = AC $-$ AD
$⇒$ AB $-$ AD = AC $-$ AE  (Since, AD = AE)
$⇒$BD = EC    ...(iii)
Dividing  equation  (i) by equation (iii), we get:

$\frac{AD}{DB}=\frac{AE}{EC}$

Applying the converse of Thales' theorem, DE$\parallel$BC

Therefore, B,C,E and D are concyclic points.

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In triangle ​BQP, BR bisects angle B.
Applying angle bisector theorem, we get:

This completes the proof.

Page No 399:

(i)
We have:

Therefore, by AAA similarity theorem,

(ii)
We have:

But, $\angle ABC \ne \angle EDF$ (Included angles are not equal)
Thus, this does not satisfy SAS similarity theorem.
Hence, the triangles are not similar.

(iii)
We have:

Also,
Therefore, by SAS similarity theorem, .

(iv)
We have
$\frac{DE}{QR}=\frac{2.5}{5}=\frac{1}{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\frac{EF}{PQ}=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\frac{DF}{PR}=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{DE}{QR}=\frac{EF}{PQ}=\frac{DF}{PR}$

Therefore, by SSS similarity theorem, $△FED~△PQR$

(v)

Therefore, by AA similarity theorem, $△\mathrm{ABC}~△\mathrm{MNR}$

Page No 400:

(i)
It is given that DB is a straight line.
Therefore,

(ii)
In $△DOC$, we have:

(iii)
It is given that
Therefore,

(iv)
Again,
Therefore,

Page No 400:

(i) Let OA be x cm.
$\because$

Hence, OA = 5.6 cm

(ii)  Let OD be y cm

$\because$

Hence, DO = 4 cm

Page No 401:

Given:
$\angle$ADE = $\angle$ABC and
Let DE be x cm
Therefore, by AA similarity theorem, $△ADE~△ABC$

Hence, DE = 2.8 cm

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It is given that triangles ABC and PQR are similar.
Therefore,

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Therefore, their corresponding sides will be proportional.
Also, the ratio of the perimeters of similar triangles is same as the ratio of their corresponding sides.

Let the perimeter of ∆ABC be x cm.

Therefore,
$\frac{x}{25}=\frac{9.1}{6.5}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒x=\frac{9.1×25}{6.5}=35$

Thus, the perimeter of ∆ABC is 35 cm.

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$⇒\frac{AD}{AC}=\frac{AB}{BC}$

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It is given that ABC is a right angled triangle and BD is the altitude drawn from the right angle to the hypotenuse.

Hence, BC = 8.1 cm

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It is given that ABC is a right angled triangle and BD is the altitude drawn from the right angle to the hypotenuse.

CD  = $\frac{8×8}{4}=16$ cm

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We have:

This completes the proof.

Page No 402:

We have:

$\because$ DA $\parallel$ BC
$\therefore$       (Alternate angles)
$△DAF~△BEF$          (AA similarity theorem)

or,
This completes the proof.

Page No 402:

In , we have:

This completes the proof.

Page No 402:

Let AB be the vertical stick and BC be its shadow.
Given:
AB = 7.5 m, BC = 5 m

Let PQ be the tower and QR be its shadow.
Given:
QR = 24 m
Let the length of PQ be x m.

In , we have:

Therefore, by AA similarity theorem, we get:
$△ABC~△PQR$
$⇒\frac{AB}{BC}=\frac{PQ}{QR}$

Therefore, PQ = 36 m

Hence, the height of the tower is 36 m.

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Disclaimer: It should be $△APC~△BCQ$ instead of ∆ACP ∼ ∆BCQ
It is given that $△$ABC is an isosceles triangle.
Therefore,
CA = CB

Also,

Thus, by SAS similarity theorem, we get:
$△APC~△BCQ$
This completes the proof.

We have:

Page No 402:

In △ABC, P and Q are mid points of AB and AC respectively.
So, PQ|| BC, and $\mathrm{PQ}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{BC}$                                              .....(1)

Similarly, In △ADC, $\mathrm{QR}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{AD}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{BC}$                          .....(2)
Now, In △BCD, $\mathrm{SR}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{BC}$                                               .....(3)

Similarly, In △ABD, $\mathrm{PS}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{AD}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{BC}$                           .....(4)
Using (1), (2), (3) and (4)
PQ = QR = SR = PS
Since, all sides are equal
Hence, PQRS is a rhombus.

Page No 402:

Given: AB and CD are two chords
To Prove:
$\left(\mathrm{a}\right)△\mathrm{PAC}~△\mathrm{PDB}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\left(\mathrm{b}\right)\mathrm{PA}.\mathrm{PB}=\mathrm{PC}.\mathrm{PD}$

Proof: In
$\angle \mathrm{APC}=\angle \mathrm{DPB}$  (Vertically Opposite angles)
$\angle \mathrm{CAP}=\angle \mathrm{BDP}$  (Angles in the same segment are equal)
By AA similarity-criterion $△\mathrm{PAC}~△\mathrm{PDB}$
When two triangles are similar, then the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are porportional.
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{PA}}{\mathrm{PD}}=\frac{\mathrm{PC}}{\mathrm{PB}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{PA}.\mathrm{PB}=\mathrm{PC}.\mathrm{PD}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$

Page No 403:

Given: AB and CD are two chords
To Prove:
$\left(\mathrm{a}\right)△\mathrm{PAC}~△\mathrm{PDB}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\left(\mathrm{b}\right)\mathrm{PA}.\mathrm{PB}=\mathrm{PC}.\mathrm{PD}$

Proof:
$\angle \mathrm{ABD}+\angle \mathrm{ACD}={180}^{\circ }$           .....(1)
(Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary)
$\angle \mathrm{PCA}+\angle \mathrm{ACD}={180}^{\circ }$           ....(2)
(Linear Pair Angles)
Using (1) and (2), we get
$\angle \mathrm{ABD}=\angle \mathrm{PCA}$
$\angle \mathrm{A}=\angle \mathrm{A}$          (Common)
By AA similarity-criterion $△\mathrm{PAC}~△\mathrm{PDB}$
When two triangles are similar, then the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{PA}}{\mathrm{PD}}=\frac{\mathrm{PC}}{\mathrm{PB}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{PA}.\mathrm{PB}=\mathrm{PC}.\mathrm{PD}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$

Page No 403:

We know that if a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex of the right angle of a right triangle to the hypotenuse  then the triangles on the both sides of the perpendicular are similar to the whole triangle and also to each other.
(a) Now using the same property in In △BDC, we get

△CQD ∼ △DQB
$\frac{\mathrm{CQ}}{\mathrm{DQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{DQ}}{\mathrm{QB}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{\mathrm{DQ}}^{2}=\mathrm{QB}.\mathrm{CQ}$

Now. since all the angles in quadrilateral BQDP are right angles.
Hence, BQDP is a rectangle.
So, QB = DP and DQ = PB
$\therefore {\mathrm{DQ}}^{2}=\mathrm{DP}.\mathrm{CQ}$

(b)

Similarly, △APD ∼ △DPB

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Since, AD and PM are the medians of ΔABC and ΔPQR respectively
Therefore, BD = DC$\frac{BC}{2}$ and QM = MR = $\frac{QR}{2}$       ...(1)

Now,
ΔABC ~ ΔPQR

As we know, corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
Thus, $\frac{AB}{PQ}=\frac{BC}{QR}=\frac{AC}{PR}$                                        ...(2)

Also,             ...(3)

From (1) and (2), we get

Now, in ΔABD and ΔPQM

By SAS similarity,
ΔABD ~ ΔPQM

Therefore, $\frac{AB}{PQ}=\frac{BD}{QM}=\frac{AD}{PM}$.

Hence, $\frac{AB}{PQ}=\frac{AD}{PM}$.

Page No 417:

It is given that $△ABC~△DEF$.
Therefore, ratio of the areas of these triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.

Hence, BC = 11.2 cm

Page No 417:

It is given that $△ABC~△PQR$.
Therefore, the ratio of the areas of these triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.

Hence, QR = 6 cm

Hence, QR = 6 cm

Page No 417:

It is given that the triangles are similar.
Therefore, the ratio of the areas of these triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
Let the longest side of smaller triangle be x cm.

Hence, the longest side of the smaller triangle is 22 cm.

Page No 417:

It is given that ∆ABC ∼ ∆DEF.
Therefore, the ratio of the areas of these triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
Also, the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding altitudes.

Let the altitude of
ABC be AP, drawn from A to BC to meet BC at P and the altitude of ∆DEF be DQ, drawn from D to meet EF at Q.

Then,

Hence, the altitude of DEF is 3.5 cm

Page No 417:

Let the two triangles be ABC and DEF with altitudes AP and DQ, respectively​.

It is given that $△ABC~△DEF$.
We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding altitudes.

Hence, the ratio of their areas is 4 : 9

Page No 418:

It is given that the triangles are similar.
Therefore, the ratio of the areas of these triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
Also, the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding altitudes.

Let the two triangles be ABC and DEF with altitudes AP and DQ, respectively.

Hence, the altitude of the other triangle is 4.9 cm.

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Let the two triangles be ABC and PQR with medians AM and PN, respectively.

Therefore, the ratio of areas of two similar triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding medians.

Hence, the median of the larger triangle is 7 cm.

Page No 418:

We have:

Also,
By SAS similarity , we can conclude that ∆APQ$~$∆ABC.

Hence proved.

Page No 418:

It is given that DE ∥ BC

By AA similarity , we can conclude that $△ADE~△ABC$.

Hence, area of triangle ABC is 60 cm2.​

Page No 418:

In , we have:

By AA similarity, we can conclude that $△BAC~△ADC$.
Hence, the ratio of the areas of these triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.

Hence, the ratio of areas of both the triangles is 169 : 25

Page No 418:

It is given that DE $\parallel$ BC.

Applying AA similarity theorem, we can conclude that $△ADE~△ABC$.

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It is given that D and E are midpoints of AB and AC.
Applying midpoint theorem, we can conclude that DE $\parallel$ BC.
Hence, by B.P.T., we get:

Also, .

Applying SAS similarity theorem, we can conclude that $△ADE~△ABC$.
Therefore, the ratio of the areas of these triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.

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For the given triangle to be right-angled, the sum of square of the two sides must be equal to the square of the third side.
Here, let the three sides of the triangle be a, b and c.
(i)
a = 9 cm, b = 16 cm and c = 18 cm
Then,

Thus, the given triangle is not right-angled.

(ii)
a = 7 cm, b = 24 cm and c = 25 cm
Then,

Thus, the given triangle is a right-angled.

(iii)
a = 1.4 cm, b = 4.8 cm and c = 5 cm
Then,

Thus, the given triangle is right-angled.

(iv)
a = 1.6 cm, b = 3.8cm and c = 4 cm
Then,

Thus, the given triangle is not right-angled.

(v)
p = (a $-$ 1) cm,  q = 2$\sqrt{a}$ cm and r = (a + 1) cm
Then,

Thus, the given triangle is right-angled.

Page No 441:

Let the man starts from point A and goes 80 m due east to B.
Then, from B, he goes 150 m due north to C.

We need to find AC.
In right-angled triangle ABC, we have:

Hence, the man is 170 m away from the starting point.

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Let the man starts from point D and goes 10 m due south and stops at E. He then goes 24 m due west at F.
In right $△$DEF, we have:
DE = 10 m, EF = 24 m

Hence, the man is 26 m away from the starting point.

Page No 441:

Let AB and AC be the ladder and height of the building.
It is given that:
AB = 13 m and AC = 12 m
We need to find the distance of the foot of the ladder from the building, i.e, BC.
In right-angled triangle ABC, we have:

Hence, the distance of the foot of the ladder from the building is 5 m

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Let the height of the window from the ground and the distance of the foot of the ladder from the wall be AB and BC, respectively.
We have:
AB = 20 m and BC = 15 m
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ABC, we get:

Hence, the length of the ladder is 25 m.

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Let the two poles be DE and AB and the distance between their bases be BE.
We have:
DE = 9 m, AB = 14 m and BE = 12 m
Draw a line parallel to BE from D, meeting AB at C.
Then, DC = 12 m  and AC = 5 m
We need to find AD, the distance between their tops.

Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ACD, we have: ​

Hence, the distance between the tops of the two poles is 13 m.

Page No 442:

Let AB be a guy wire attached to a pole BC of height 18 m. Now, to keep the wire taut let it to be fixed at A.
Now, In right triangle ABC
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

Hence, the stake should be driven $6\sqrt{7}$m far from the base of the pole.

Page No 442:

Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle POR, we have:

In ∆ PQR,

Therefore, by applying Pythagoras theorem, we can say that ∆PQR is right-angled at P.

Page No 442:

It is given that $△ABC$ is an isosceles triangle.
Also, AB = AC = 13 cm
Suppose the altitude from A on BC meets BC at D. Therefore, D is the midpoint of BC.
are right-angled triangles.
Applying Pythagoras theorem, we have:

Hence,
BC = 2(BD) = 2  = 24 cm

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In isosceles ∆ ABC, we have:
AB = AC = 2a units and BC = a units
Let AD be the altitude drawn from A that meets BC at D.
Then, D is the midpoint of BC.
BD = BC =
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled ∆ABD, we have:

Page No 442:

Let AD, BE and CF be the altitudes of ∆ABC meeting BC, AC and AB at D, E and F, respectively.
Then, D, E and F are the midpoints of BC, AC and AB, respectively.

In right-angled ∆ABD, we have:
AB = 2a and BD = a
Applying Pythagoras theorem, we get:

Similarly,
BE = $a\sqrt{3}$ units and CF = $a\sqrt{3}$ units

Page No 442:

Let ABC be the equilateral triangle with AD as an altitude from A meeting BC at D. Then, D will be the midpoint of BC.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ABD, we get:

Hence, the height of the given triangle is 6$\sqrt{3}$ cm.

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Let ABCD be the rectangle with diagonals AC and BD meeting at O.
According to the question:
AB = CD = 30 cm and BC = AD = 16 cm

Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ABC, we get:

Diagonals of a rectangle are equal.
Therefore, AC = BD = 34 cm

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Let ABCD be the rhombus with diagonals (AC = 24 cm and BD = 10 cm) meeting at O.
We know that the diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle AOB, we get:

Hence, the length of each side of the rhombus is 13 cm.

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In right-angled triangle AEB, applying Pythagoras theorem, we have:
...(i)
In right-angled triangle AED, applying Pythagoras theorem, we have:

...(ii)

This completes the proof.

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Given: ∠ACB = 900 and CD ⊥ AB
To Prove: $\frac{{\mathrm{BC}}^{2}}{{\mathrm{AC}}^{2}}=\frac{\mathrm{BD}}{\mathrm{AD}}$
Proof:
In
$\angle \mathrm{ACB}=\angle \mathrm{CDB}={90}^{\circ }$  (Given)
$\angle \mathrm{ABC}=\angle \mathrm{CBD}$  (Common)
By AA similarity-criterion $△\mathrm{ACB}~△\mathrm{CDB}$
When two triangles are similar, then the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

In
$\angle \mathrm{ACB}=\angle \mathrm{ADC}={90}^{\circ }$  (Given)
$\angle \mathrm{CAB}=\angle \mathrm{DAC}$  (Common)
By AA similarity-criterion $△\mathrm{ACB}~△\mathrm{ADC}$
When two triangles are similar, then the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

Dividing (2) by (1), we get
$\frac{{\mathrm{BC}}^{2}}{{\mathrm{AC}}^{2}}=\frac{\mathrm{BD}}{\mathrm{AD}}$

Page No 442:

(i)
In right-angled triangle AEC, applying Pythagoras theorem, we have:

(ii)
In right-angled triangle AEB, applying Pythagoras theorem, we have:

(iii)

Adding (i) and (ii), we get:

(iv)
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get:

Page No 443:

Draw AE$\perp$BC, meeting BC at D.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle AED, we get:

Since, ABC is an isosceles triangle and AE is the altitude and we know that the altitude is also the median of the isosceles triangle.
So, BE = CE
and DE+ CE = DE + BE = BD

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Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ABC, we get:

...(i)

$\because$ $△\mathrm{ACD}~△\mathrm{ABE}$

Page No 443:

Let A be the first aeroplane flied due north at a speed of 1000 km/hr and B be the second aeroplane flied due west at a speed of 1200 km/hr
Distance covered by plane A in $1\frac{1}{2}$ hours =
Distance covered by plane B in $1\frac{1}{2}$ hours =
Now, In right triangle ABC
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

Hence, the distance between two planes after $1\frac{1}{2}$ hours is $300\sqrt{61}$ m.

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(a)
In right triangle ALD
Using Pythagoras theorem, we have
AL2 = AD2 − DL2                 .....(1)
Again, In right triangle ACL
Using Pythagoras theorem, we have

(b)
In right triangle ALD
Using Pythagoras theorem, we have
AL2 = AD2 − DL2                 .....(3)
Again, In right triangle ABL
Using Pythagoras theorem, we have

(c) Adding (2) and (4), we get

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Naman pulls in the string at the rate of 5 cm per second.
Hence, after 12 seconds the length of the string he will pulled is given by
12 × 5 = 60 cm or 0.6 m
Now, In △BMC
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
BC2 = CM2 + MB2
= (2.4)2 + (1.8)2
= 9
∴ BC = 3 m
Now, BC' = BC − 0.6
= 3 − 0.6
= 2.4 m
Now, In △BC'M
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
C'M2 = BC'2 − MB2
= (2.4)2 − (1.8)2
= 2.52
∴ C'M = 1.6 m
The horizontal distance of the fly from him after 12 seconds is given by
C'A = C'M + MA
= 1.6 + 1.2
= 2.8 m

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The two triangles are similar if and only if

1. The corresponding sides are in proportion.
2. The corresponding angles are equal.

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If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersect the other two sides, then it divides the other two sides in the same ratio.

Page No 446:

If a line divides any two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then the line must be parallel to the third side.

Page No 446:

The line segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and is equal to one half of the third side.

Page No 446:

If the corresponding angles of two triangles are equal, then their corresponding sides are proportional and hence the triangles are similar.

Page No 446:

If two angles of a triangle are correspondingly equal to the two angles of another triangle, then the two triangles are similar.

Page No 446:

If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional then their corresponding angles are equal, and hence the two triangles are similar.

Page No 446:

If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of the other triangle and the sides including these angles are proportional then the two triangles are similar.

Page No 446:

The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Here, the hypotenuse is the longest side and it's always opposite the right angle.

Page No 446:

If the square of one side of a triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is a right triangle

Page No 446:

By using mid theorem i.e., the segment joining two sides of a triangle at the midpoints of those sides is parallel to the third side and is half the length of the third side.

Since, the opposite sides of the quadrilateral are parallel and equal.
Hence, BDFE is a parallelogram
Similarly, DFCE is a parallelogram.
Now, In △ABC and △EFD
∠ABC = ∠EFD         (Opposite angles of a parallelogram)
∠BCA = ∠EDF       (Opposite angles of a parallelogram)
By AA similarity criterion, △ABC ∼ △EFD
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{DEF}\right)}{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)}={\left(\frac{\mathrm{DF}}{\mathrm{BC}}\right)}^{2}={\left(\frac{\mathrm{DF}}{2\mathrm{DF}}\right)}^{2}=\frac{1}{4}$
Hence, the ratio of the areas of △DEF and △ABC is 1 : 4.

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Now, In △ABC and △PQR
∠A = ∠P = 700          (Given)

By SAS similarity criterion, △ABC ∼ △PQR

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When two triangles are similar, then the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are equal.
Here, △ABC ∼ △DEF

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∠ADE = ∠ABC         (Corresponding angles in DE∥BC)
∠AED = ∠ACB         (Corresponding angles in DE∥BC)
By AA similarity criterion, △ADE ∼ △ABC
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their corresponding sides are proportional
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{AB}}=\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{AC}}$
$⇒\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{AD}+\mathrm{DB}}=\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{AE}+\mathrm{EC}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{x}{x+3x+4}=\frac{x+3}{x+3+3x+19}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{x}{4x+4}=\frac{x+3}{4x+22}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$
$⇒\frac{x}{2x+2}=\frac{x+3}{2x+11}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒2{x}^{2}+11x=2{x}^{2}+2x+6x+6\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒3x=6\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒x=2$
Hence, the value of x is 2.

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Let AB be a ladder and B is the window at 8 m above the ground C.
Now, In right triangle ABC
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

Hence, the distance of the foot of the ladder from the base of the wall is 6 m.

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We know that the altitude of an equilateral triangle bisects the side on which it stands and forms right angled triangles with the remaining sides.
Suppose ABC is an equilateral triangle having AB = BC = CA = 2a.
Suppose AD is the altitude drawn from the vertex A to the side BC.
So, It will bisects the side BC
∴DC = a
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
${\mathrm{AC}}^{2}={\mathrm{CD}}^{2}+{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{\left(2a\right)}^{2}={a}^{2}+{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}=4{a}^{2}-{a}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}=3{a}^{2}$

Hence, the length of the altitude of an equilateral triangle of side 2a cm is $\sqrt{3}a$ cm.

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We have △ABC ∼ △DEF
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)}{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{DEF}\right)}={\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{EF}}\right)}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{64}{169}={\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{EF}}\right)}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{\left(\frac{8}{13}\right)}^{2}={\left(\frac{4}{\mathrm{EF}}\right)}^{2}$

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In △AOB and COD
∠ABO = ∠CDO         (Alternte angles in AB∥CD)
∠AOB = ∠COD         (Vertically opposite angles)
By AA similarity criterion, △AOB ∼ △COD
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.

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If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.

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We know that the altitude of an equilateral triangle bisects the side on which it stands and forms right angled triangles with the remaining sides..
Suppose ABC is an equilateral triangle having AB = BC = CA = a.
Suppose AD is the altitude drawn from the vertex A to the side BC.
So, It will bisects the side BC
$\therefore \mathrm{DC}=\frac{1}{2}a$
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
${\mathrm{AC}}^{2}={\mathrm{CD}}^{2}+{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{a}^{2}={\left(\frac{1}{2}a\right)}^{2}+{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}={a}^{2}-\frac{1}{4}{a}^{2}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒{\mathrm{DA}}^{2}=\frac{3}{4}{a}^{2}$

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Suppose ABCD is a rhombus.
We know that the digonals of a rhombus perpendicularly bisect each other.
∴ ∠AOB = 900, AO = 12 cm and BO = 5 cm
Now, In right triangle AOB
By using Pythagoras theorem we have
AB2 = AO2 + BO2
= 122 + 52
= 144 + 25
= 169
∴AB2 = 169
⇒ AB = 13 cm
Since, all the sides of a rhombus are equal.
Hence, AB = BC = CD = DA = 13 cm

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If two traingle are similar then the corresponding angles of the two tringles are equal.
Here, △DEF ∼ △GHK
∴∠E = ∠H = 57
Now, In △DEF
∠D + ∠E + ∠F = 180      (Angle sum property of triangle)
⇒ ∠F = 180  −  48  −  57  =  75

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We have
AM : MB = 1 : 2
$⇒\frac{\mathrm{MB}}{\mathrm{AM}}=\frac{2}{1}$
Adding 1 to both sides, we get
$⇒\frac{\mathrm{MB}}{\mathrm{AM}}+1=\frac{2}{1}+1\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{\mathrm{MB}+\mathrm{AM}}{\mathrm{AM}}=\frac{2+1}{1}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AM}}=\frac{3}{1}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$
Now, In △AMN and △ABC
∠AMN = ∠ABC         (Corresponding angles in MN∥BC)
∠ANM = ∠ACB         (Corresponding angles in MN∥BC)
By AA similarity criterion, △AMN ∼ △ABC
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{AMN}\right)}{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)}={\left(\frac{\mathrm{AM}}{\mathrm{AB}}\right)}^{2}={\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)}^{2}=\frac{1}{9}$

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When two triangles are similar, then the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.
Here, △BMP ∼ △CNR

Perimeter of △CNR = CN + NR + CR = 13.5 + 9 + 7.5 = 30 cm

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We know that the altitude drawn from the vertex opposite to the non equal side bisects the non equal side.
Suppose ABC is an isosceles triangle having equal sides AB and BC.
So, the altitude drawn from the vertex will bisect the opposite side.
Now, In right triangle ABD
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

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In right triangle SOW
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

Hence, the man is 37 m away from the starting point.

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Let DC = x
∴ BD = ax
By using angle bisector theore in △ABC, we have
$\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AC}}=\frac{\mathrm{BD}}{\mathrm{DC}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{c}{b}=\frac{a-x}{x}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒cx=ab-bx\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒x\left(b+c\right)=ab\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒x=\frac{ab}{\left(b+c\right)}$
Now,
$a-x=a-\frac{ab}{b+c}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\frac{ab+ac-ab}{b+c}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\frac{ac}{\left(a+b\right)}$

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In △AMN and △ABC
∠AMN = ∠ABC = 760     (Given)
∠A = ∠A         (Common)
By AA similarity criterion, △AMN ∼ △ABC
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their corresponding sides are proportional
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{AM}}{\mathrm{AB}}=\frac{\mathrm{MN}}{\mathrm{BC}}$
$⇒\frac{\mathrm{AM}}{\mathrm{AM}+\mathrm{MB}}=\frac{\mathrm{MN}}{\mathrm{BC}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{a}{a+b}=\frac{\mathrm{MN}}{c}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{MN}=\frac{ac}{a+b}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$

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Suppose ABCD is a rhombus.
We know that the digonals of a rhombus perpendicularly bisect each other.
∴ ∠AOB = 900, AO = 20 cm and BO = 21 cm
Now, In right triangle AOB
By using Pythagoras theorem we have
AB2 = AO2 + OB2
= 202 + 212
= 400 + 441
= 841
∴AB2 = 841
⇒ AB = 29 cm
Since, all the sides of a rhombus are equal.
Hence, AB = BC = CD = DA = 29 cm

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(ii) True
Two circles of any radii are similar to each other.

(i) False
Two rectangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional.

(iii) Falase
If two traingles are similar, the their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

(iv) True
Suppose ABC is a triangle and M, N are

Construction: DE is expanded to F sich that EF = DE
To Prove = $\mathrm{DE}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{BC}$
AE = EC        (E is the mid point of AC)
DE = EF        (By construction)
AED = CEF      (Vertically Opposite angle)
By SAS criterion, △ADE ≅ △CEF
⇒ BD = CF
Since, ∠ADE and ∠EFC are alternate angle
Hence, AD ∥ CF and BD ∥ CF
When two sides of a quadrilateral are parallel, then it is a parallelogram
∵DF = BC and BD ∥ CF
∴BDFC is a parallelogram
Hence, DF = BC
⇒ DE + EF = BC
$⇒\mathrm{DE}=\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{BC}$

(v) False
In △ABC, AB = 6 cm, ∠A = 45 and AC = 8 cm and in △DEF, DF = 9 cm, ∠D = 45 and DE = 12 cm, then △ABC ∼ △DEF.

In △ABC and △DEF
∠A = ∠D = 45
$\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AC}}\ne \frac{\mathrm{DE}}{\mathrm{DF}}$
So △ABC is not similar to △DEF

(vi) False
The polygon formed by joining the mid points of the sides of a quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

(vii) True

Given: △ABC ∼ △DEF
To Prove = $\frac{\mathrm{Ar}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)}{\mathrm{Ar}\left(△\mathrm{DEF}\right)}={\left(\frac{\mathrm{AP}}{\mathrm{DQ}}\right)}^{2}$
Proof: In △ABP and △DEQ
∠BAP = ∠EDQ        (As ∠A = ∠D, so their Half is also equal)
∠B = ∠E                   (△ABC ∼ △DEF)
By AA criterion, △ABP ∼ △DEQ
$\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{AP}}{\mathrm{DQ}}$           .....(1)
Since, △ABC ∼ △DEF

(viii) True

Given: △ABC ∼ △DEF
To Prove = $\frac{\mathrm{Perimeter}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)}{\mathrm{Perimeter}\left(△\mathrm{DEF}\right)}=\frac{\mathrm{AP}}{\mathrm{DQ}}$
Proof: In △ABP and △DEQ
∠B = ∠E                  (∵△ABC ∼ △DEF)
∵△ABC ∼ △DEF
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{EF}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{2\mathrm{BP}}{2\mathrm{EQ}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{BP}}{\mathrm{EQ}}$

By SAS criterion, △ABP ∼ △DEQ
$\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{AP}}{\mathrm{DQ}}$           .....(1)
Since, △ABC ∼ △DEF

(ix) True

Suppose ABCD is a rectangle with O is any point inside it.
Construction: Join OA, OB, OC, OD and draw two parallel lines SQ ∥ AB ∥ DC and PR ∥ BC ∥ AD
To prove: OA2 + OC2 = OB2 + OD2
Proof:
OA2 + OC2 = (AS2 + OS2) + (OQ2 + QC2)             [Using Pythagoras theorem in right triangle AOP and COQ]
= (BQ2 + OS2) + (OQ2 + DS2
= (BQ2 + OQ2) + (OS2 + DS2)                                 [Using Pythagoras theorem in right triangle BOQ and DOS]
= OB2 + OD2
Hence, LHS = RHS

(x) True

Suppose ABCD is a rhombus having AC and BD its diagonals.
Since, the diagonals of a rhombus perpendicular bisect each other.
Hence, AOC is a right angle triangle
In right triangle AOC
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

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(c) 26 m

Suppose, the man starts from point A and goes 24 m due west to point B. From here, he goes 10 m due north and stops at C.
In right triangle ABC, we have:
AB = 24 m, BC = 10 m
Applying Pythagoras theorem, we get:

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(b) 10 m

Let AB and DE be the two poles.
According to the question:
AB = 13 m
DE = 7 m
Distance between their bottoms = BE = 8 m
Draw a perpendicular DC to AB from D, meeting AB at C. We get:
DC = 8m, AC = 6 m
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ACD, we have:

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(c) 1.5 m

Let AB and AC be the vertical stick and its shadow, respectively.
According to the question:
AB = 1.8 m
AC = 45 cm = 0.45 m
Again, let DE and DF be the pole and its shadow, respectively.
According to the question:
DE = 6 m
DF = ?
Now, in right-angled triangles ABC and DEF, we have:

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(d) 30 m

Let AB and AC be the vertical pole and its shadow, respectively.
According to the question:
AB = 6 m
AC = 3.6 m
Again, let DE and DF be the tower and its shadow.
According to the question:
DF = 18 m
​DE = ?
Now, in right-angled triangles ABC and DEF, we have:

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Suppose DE is a 5 m long stick and BC is a 12.5 m high tree.
Suppsose DA and BA are the shadows of DE and BC respectively.
∠A = ∠A             (Common)
By AA-similarity criterion

If two triangles are similar, then the the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

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(a) 7 m

Let the ladder BC reaches the building at C.
Let the height of building where the ladder reaches be AC.
According to the question:
BC = 25 m
AC = 24 m
In right-angled triangle CAB, we apply Pythagoras theorem to find the value of AB.

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Now, In right triangle MOP
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

Now, In right triangle MPN
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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(b) 15 cm, 20 cm

It is given that the length of hypotenuse is 25 cm.
Let the other two sides be x cm and (x$-$5) cm.
Applying Pythagoras theorem, we get:

Now,
x $-$ 5 = 20 $-$ 5 = 15 cm

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(b)

Let ABC be the equilateral triangle with AD as its altitude from A.

In right-angled triangle ABD, we have:

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(d) 24 cm

In triangle ABC, let the altitude from A on BC meets BC at D.
We have:
AD = 5 cm, AB = 13 cm and D is the midpoint of BC.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ABD, we get:

Therefore, BC = 2BD = 24 cm

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(a) 3 : 4

In ∆ ABD and ∆ACD, we have:

Now,

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(d) 7.5 cm
It is given that AD bisects angle A.
Therefore, applying angle bisector theorem, we get:

Hence, AC = 7.5 cm

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By using angle bisector theore in △ABC, we have
$\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AC}}=\frac{\mathrm{BD}}{\mathrm{DC}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{10}{14}=\frac{6-x}{x}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒10x=84-14x\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒24x=84\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒x=3.5$
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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(b) isosceles

In an isosceles triangle, the perpendicular from the vertex to the base bisects the base.

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Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangles ABD and ADC, we get:

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(c) 16 cm

Let ABCD be the rhombus with diagonals AC and BD intersecting each other at O.
Also, diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.
If AC =12 cm, AO = 6 cm
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle AOB. we get:

Hence, the length of the second diagonal BD is 16 cm.

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(b) 13 cm

Let ABCD be the rhombus with diagonals AC and BD intersecting each other at O.
We have:
AC = 24 cm and BD = 10 cm
We know that diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.
Therefore applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle AOB, we get:

Hence, the length of each side of the rhombus is 13 cm.

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(b) trapezium
Diagonals of a trapezium divide each other proportionally.

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(a) 2

We know that the diagonals of a trapezium are proportional.
Therefore,

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(a) a parallelogram

The line segments joining the midpoints of the adjacent sides of a quadrilateral form a parallelogram.

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(c) isosceles

Let AD be the angle bisector of angle A in triangle ABC.
Applying angle bisector theorem, we get:
$\frac{AB}{AC}=\frac{BD}{DC}$

It is given that AD bisects BC.
Therefore, BD = DC

Therefore, the triangle is isosceles.

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(a) 30$°$
We have:

$\frac{AB}{AC}=\frac{BD}{DC}$

Applying angle bisector theorem, we can conclude that AD bisects $\angle$A.

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(b) 6 cm

It is given that DE$\parallel$BC.

Applying basic proportionality theorem, we have:

Therefore, AB = AD + BD = 2.4 + 3.6 = 6 cm

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(b) 4 cm

It is given that DE$\parallel$BC.

Applying basic proportionality theorem, we get:

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(c) x = 4

It is given that $DE\parallel BC$.
Applying Thales' theorem, we get:

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(d) 2.1 cm

It is given that DE$\parallel BC$.
Applying Thales' theorem, we get:

(b) 5.4 cm

ABC ∼ ∆DEF

Therefore,

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(a) 35 cm

$\because$ ∆ABC ∼ ∆DEF

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(d) 30 cm

Perimeter of $△$ABC = AB + BC + CA = 9 + 6 + 7.5 = 22.5 cm

$\because$ ∆DEF ∼ ∆ABC

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Given: ABC and BDE are two equilateral triangles
Since, D is the mid point of BC and BDE is also an equilateral traingle.
Hence, E is also the mid point of AB.
Now, D and E are the mid points of BC and AB.
In a triangle, the line segment that joins the midpoints of the two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and is half of it.

Now, In △ABC and △EBD
∠BED = ∠BAC             (Corresponding angles)
∠B = ∠B             (Common)
By AA-similarity criterion
△ABC ∼ △EBD

If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.
$\therefore \frac{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)}{\mathrm{area}\left(△\mathrm{DBE}\right)}={\left(\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{ED}}\right)}^{2}={\left(\frac{2\mathrm{ED}}{\mathrm{ED}}\right)}^{2}=\frac{4}{1}$
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

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(b) DE = 12 cm, $\angle$F = 100°

Disclaimer: In the question, it should be ∆ABC ∼ ∆DFE  instead of  ∆ABC ∼ ∆DEF.

In triangle ABC,

$\because$ ∆ABC ∼ ∆DFE

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Since, the square of the longest side is equal to the sum of the square of two sides, so △ABC is a right angled triangle.
∴The angle opposite to AC i.e. ∠B = 90o
Hence, the correct answer is option (c)

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(c) $\angle$B = $\angle$D

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(b)

In ∆DEF and ∆PQR, we have:

(c) BCDE = ABEF

ABC ∼ ∆EDF
Therefore,

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(b) similar but not congruent

In ∆ABC and ∆DEF, we have:

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(a) ∆PQR ∼ ∆CAB

In ∆ABC and ∆PQR, we have:

(d) 100°

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If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

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(d) 9 : 4
It is given that ∆ ABC ∼ ∆PQR and .
Therefore,

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(b) 4:1
In ∆ABC, D is the midpoint of AB and E is the midpoint of AC.
Therefore, by midpoint theorem, DE$\parallel$BC.
Also, by Basic Proportionality Theorem,
$\frac{AD}{DB}=\frac{AE}{EC}$

(b) 25 : 49

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(b) 6:7

$\because$ ∆ABC ∼ ∆DEF

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(c) 5:6
Let x and y be the corresponding heights of the two triangles.
It is given that the corresponding angles of the triangles are equal.
Therefore, the triangles are similar. (By AA criterion)
Hence,

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(b) similar to the original triangle

The line segments joining the midpoints of the sides of a triangle form four triangles, each of which is similar to the original triangle.

(b) 10 cm

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(c) isosceles and similar

In ∆AOC and ∆ODB, we have:

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(d) 90°

Given:
AC = BC

Applying Pythagoras theorem, we conclude that ∆ABC is right angled at C.
or,

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(b) right-angled

We have:

Hence, ∆ABC is a right-angled triangle.

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(c) Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional.
According to the statement:

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(b) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides.

Because the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.

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(a) - (s)
Let AE be x.
Therefore, EC = 5.6 $-$ x
It is given that DE $\parallel$ BC.
Therefore, by B.P.T., we get:

(b) - (q)

(c) - (p)

(d) - (r)

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(a) - (r)
Let the man starts from A and goes 10 m due east at B and then 20 m due north at C.
Then, in right-angled triangle ABC, we have:

Hence, the man is 10$\sqrt{3}$ m away from the starting point.

(b) - (q)
Let the triangle be ABC with altitude AD.
In right-angled triangle ABD, we have:

(c) - (p)
Area of an equilateral triangle with side a =

(d) - (s)
Let the rectangle be ABCD with diagonals AC and BD.
In right-angled triangle ABC, we have:

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(b) 7.5 cm

$\because$ ∆ABC ∼ ∆DEF

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(a) 5.6 cm
$\because$ DE ∥ BC

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(b) 13 m

Let the poles be AB and CD.
It is given that:
AB = 6 m and CD = 11 m
Let AC be 12 m.
Draw a perpendicular from B on CD, meeting CD at E.
Then,
BE = 12 m
We have to find BD.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle BED, we have: ​

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(c)
We know that the ratio of areas of similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding altitudes.
Let h be the altitude of the other triangle.
Therefore,

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$\because$ABC ∼ ∆DEF

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$\because$ DE BC

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Let the ladder be AB and BC be the height of the window from the ground.

We have:
AB = 10 m and BC = 8 m
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ACB, we have:

Hence, the foot of the ladder is 6 m away from the base of the wall.

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Let the triangle be ABC with AD as its altitude. Then, D is the midpoint of BC.
In right-angled triangle ABD, we have:

Hence, the length of the altitude of an equilateral triangle of side 2a cm is $\sqrt{3}a$ cm.

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$\because$ ∆ABC ∼ ∆DEF

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In ∆AOB and ∆COD, we have:

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It is given that the triangles are similar.
Therefore, the ratio of areas of similar triangles will be equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.

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Therefore, applying Thales' theorem, we have:

This completes the proof.

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Let the triangle be ABC with AD as the bisector of $\angle A$ which meets BC at D.
We have to prove:

Draw CE $\parallel$ DA, meeting BA produced at E.
CE $\parallel$DA
Therefore,

This completes the proof.

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Let ABC be the equilateral triangle with each side equal to a.
Let AD be the altitude from A, meeting BC at D.
Therefore, D is the midpoint of BC.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ABD, we have:

Therefore,

This completes the proof.

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Let ABCD be the rhombus with diagonals AC and BD intersecting each other at O.
We know that the diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.
$\therefore$ If AC = 24 cm and BD =10 cm, AO = 12 cm and BO = 5 cm
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle AOB, we get:

Hence, the length of each side of the given rhombus is 13 cm.

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Let the two triangles be ABC and PQR.
We have:
$△ABC~△PQR$,
Here,
BC = a, AC = b and AB = c
PQ = r, PR = q and QR = p

We have to prove:

$△ABC~△PQR$; therefore, their corresponding sides will be proportional.

This completes the proof.

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This completes the proof.

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Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ADC, we get:

Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle ADB, we get:

This completes the proof.