MCQEasy1 mark

Select the correct option for each of the following questions. In the given figure ABCD is a trapezium in which DC is parallel to AB. AB = 16 cm and DC = 8 cm, OD = 5 cm, OB = (y +3) cm, OA = 11 cm and OC = (x – 1) cm. Using the given information answer the following questions.

The corresponding proportional sides with respect to the pair of similar triangles obtained in (i):

Topic: Similarity / scale factor

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CD/AB = OC/OA = OD/OBAD/BC = OC/OA = OD/OBAD/BC = BD/AC = AB/DCOD/OB = CD/CB = OC/OA

Answer

Exam answer

(a) CD/AB = OC/OA = OD/OB

Explanation

Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

In words

CD/AB = OC/OA = OD/OB

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