ProofModerate1.5 marks
6(a)
In the given figure, ∠PQR = ∠PST = 90°, PQ = 5 cm and PS = 2 cm.
Prove that ∆PQR ∼ ∆PST.
Topic: Similarity / scale factor
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Answer
Exam answer
∠PQR = ∠PST = 90o
Explanation
In ∆PQR and ∆PST ∠PQR = ∠PST = 90o (given) ∠P is common to both triangles. ∴∆PQR ~ ∆PST (AAA)
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