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In the given figure, QRQS=QTPR\dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{PR} and ∠a = ∠b; show that △ PQS ~ △ TQR.

In the given figure, QR/QS = QT/PR and ∠a = ∠b; show that △ PQS ~ △ TQR. Model Question Paper - 2, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

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In Δ PQR,

⇒ ∠a = ∠b (Given)

⇒ PR = PQ (In a triangle sides opposite to equal angles are equal)

Given,

QRQS=QTPRQRQS=QTPQ......[1]\phantom{\therefore} \dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{PR} \\[1em] \therefore \dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{PQ} \quad ……[1]

In Δ PQS and Δ TQR

⇒ ∠PQS = ∠TQR = ∠b (Same angle)

QRQS=QTPQ\dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{PQ} …… [From (1)]

⇒ Δ PQS ~ Δ TQR (By S.A.S. axiom)

Hence, proved that Δ PQS ~ Δ TQR.

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