Mathematics
If ΔABC and ΔDEF are similar triangles in which ∠A = 47° and ∠E = 83°, then ∠C equals :
50°
60°
70°
80°
Similarity
1 Like
Answer
Given,
ΔABC ∼ ΔDEF.
Thus, corresponding angles are equal.
∠B = ∠E = 83°
We know that, sum of all angles in triangle is equal to 180°.
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
47° + 83° + ∠C = 180°
130° + ∠C = 180°
∠C = 180° - 130°
∠C = 50°.
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
Answered By
2 Likes
Related Questions
In ΔPQR, MN is parallel to QR and .
(i) Find .
(ii) Prove that ΔOMN and ΔORQ are similar.
(iii) Find: Area of ΔOMN : Area of ΔORQ.

PQR is a triangle, S is a point on the side QR of ΔPQR such that ∠PSR = ∠QPR. Given QP = 8 cm, PR = 6 cm and SR = 3 cm.
(i) Prove ΔPQR ∼ ΔSPR.
(ii) Find the length of QR and PS.
(iii) Find .

If ΔABC ∼ ΔQRP, then the corresponding proportional sides are :
If in ΔABC and ΔPQR, we have , then:
ΔPQR ∼ ΔCAB
ΔPQR ∼ ΔABC
ΔBCA ∼ ΔPQR
ΔCBA ∼ ΔPQR