Mathematics
In the given figure, P is a point on AB such that AP : PB = 4 : 3. PQ is parallel to AC.
(i) Calculate the ratio PQ : AC, giving reason for your answer.
(ii) In triangle ARC, ∠ARC = 90° and in triangle PQS, ∠PSQ = 90°. Given QS = 6 cm, calculate the length of AR.
Related Questions
In the figure, PQRS is a parallelogram with PQ = 16 cm and QR = 10 cm, L is a point on PR such that RL : LP = 2 : 3. QL produced meets RS at M and PS produced at N. Find the lengths of PN and RM.
In the given figure, AB || EF || DC; AB = 67.5 cm, DC = 40.5 cm and AE = 52.5 cm.
(i) Name the three pairs of similar triangles.
(ii) Find the length of EC and EF.
In the figure, given below, the medians BD and CE of a triangle ABC meet at G. Prove that :
(i) △EGD ~ △CGB and
(ii) BG = 2GD from (i) above.
In the given figure, DE is parallel to BC. If AD : BD = 3 : 5 then DE : BC is :
3 : 8
3 : 5
5 : 3
8 : 3
