2021Q13Similarity (With Applications to Maps and Models)

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In the given figure PQ is parallel to TR then by using condition of similarity

Topic: Similarity / scale factor

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PQ/RT = OP/OT = OQ/ORPQ/RT = OP/OR = OQ/OTPQ/RT = OR/OP = OQ/OTPQ/RT = OP/OR = OT/OQ

Answer

Exam answer

(a) PQ/RT = OP/OT = OQ/OR.

Explanation

Since PQ ∥ TR, the corresponding triangles are similar and corresponding sides are proportional.

In words

PQ/RT = OP/OT = OQ/OR.

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