ProofModerate2 marks
5(iii)
In the given figure, AC // DE // BF. If AC = 24 cm, EG = 8 cm, GB = 16 cm, BF = 30 cm.
Prove △ GED ~ △ GBF
Topic: Similarity / scale factor
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Answer
Exam answer
ΔGED ∼ ΔGBF
Explanation
Since DE ∥ BF, corresponding angles are equal; hence AA similarity.
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