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CBSE 10th Maths -  Triangles - Exercise 6.3

Question 1 State which pairs of triangles in Fig are similar. Write the similarity criterion used by you for answering the question and also write the pairs of similar triangles in the symbolic form :
Solution:

i) Given, in ΔABC and ΔPQR,

$\angle A = \angle P = 60°$

$\angle B = \angle Q = 80°$

$\angle C = \angle R = 40°$

Therefore by AAA similarity criterion,

∴ ΔABC ~ ΔPQR

(ii) Given, in ΔABC and ΔPQR,

$\dfrac{AB}{QR} = \dfrac{2}{4} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

$\dfrac{BC}{RP} = \dfrac{2.5}{5} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

$\dfrac{CA}{PA} = \dfrac{3}{6} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

By SSS similarity criterion,

ΔABC ~ ΔQRP

(iii) Given, in ΔLMP and ΔDEF

LM = 2.7, MP = 2, LP = 3, EF = 5, DE = 4, DF = 6

$\dfrac{MP}{DE} = \dfrac{2}{4} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

$\dfrac{PL}{DF} = \dfrac{3}{6} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

$\dfrac{LM}{EF} = \dfrac{2.7}{5} = \dfrac{27}{50}$

Since the ratios are not same

$\dfrac{MP}{DE} = \dfrac{PL}{DF} ≠ \dfrac{LM}{EF}$

Therefore, ΔLMP and ΔDEF are not similar.

(iv) In ΔMNL and ΔQPR, it is given,

$\dfrac{MN}{QP} = \dfrac{ML}{QR} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

$\angle M = \angle Q = 70°$

Therefore, by SAS similarity criterion

∴ ΔMNL ~ ΔQPR

(v) In ΔABC and ΔDEF, given that,

AB = 2.5, BC = 3, $\angle A = 80°, EF = 6, DF = 5, \angle F = 80°$

Here , $\dfrac{AB}{DF} = \dfrac{2.5}{5} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

And, $\dfrac{BC}{EF} = \dfrac{3}{6} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

$\angle B ≠ \angle F$

Hence, ΔABC and ΔDEF are not similar.

(vi) Given ΔDEF and PQR

in ΔDEF ,by sum of angles of triangles, we know that,

$\angle D + \angle E + \angle F = 180°$

70° + 80° + $\angle F = 180°$

$\angle F = 180° – 70° – 80°$

$\angle F = 30°$

Similarly, In ΔPQR,

$\angle P + \angle Q + \angle R = 180$ (Sum of angles of Δ)

$\angle P + 80° + 30° = 180°$

$\angle P = 180° – 80° -30°$

$\angle P = 70°$

Now, comparing both the triangles, ΔDEF and ΔPQR, we have

$\angle D = \angle P = 70°$

$\angle F = \angle Q = 80°$

$\angle F = \angle R = 30°$

Therefore, by AAA similarity criterion,

Hence, ΔDEF ~ ΔPQR

Question 2 In Fig 6.35, Δ ODC ~ Δ OBA, $\angle BOC = 125°$ and $\angle CDO = 70°$. Find $\angle DOC, \angle DCO$ and $\angle OAB$.

Solution:

From the given figure, DOB is a straight line.

$\angle DOC + \angle COB = 180°$

$\angle DOC$ = 180° – 125° (Given, $\angle BOC = 125°$) = 55°

Now in ΔDOC,

Sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180º

$\angle DCO + \angle CDO + \angle DOC = 180°$

$\angle DCO + 70º + 55º = 180°$(Given, $\angle CDO = 70°$)

$\angle DCO = 180° - 125º = 55°$

It is given that, ΔODC ~ ΔOBA,

$\angle OAB = \angle OCD = 55°$

$\angle DOC = 55°, \angle DCO = 55°, \angle OAB = 55$

Question 3 Diagonals AC and BD of a trapezium ABCD with AB || DC intersect each other at the point O. Using a similarity criterion for two triangles, show that $\dfrac{OA}{OC} = \dfrac{OB}{OD}$
Solution:

In ΔDOC and ΔBOA,

AB || CD, thus alternate interior angles will be equal,

$\angle CDO = \angle ABO$

Similarly,

$\angle DCO = \angle BAO$

Also, for the two triangles ΔDOC and ΔBOA, vertically opposite angles will be equal;

$\angle DOC = \angle BOA$

Hence, by AAA similarity criterion,

ΔDOC ~ ΔBOA

Thus, the corresponding sides are proportional.

$\dfrac{DO}{BO} = \dfrac{OC}{OA}$

$\dfrac{OA}{OC} = \dfrac{OB}{OD}$

Hence, proved.

Question 4 In Fig. 6.36, $\dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{PR}$ and $ \angle 1 = \angle 2$. Show that Δ PQS ~ Δ TQR.

Solution:

In ΔPQR,

$\angle PQR = \angle PRQ$

∴ PQ = PR ………………………(i)

Given,

$ \dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{PR}$ Using equation (i), we get

$\dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{QP}$……………….(ii)

In ΔPQS and ΔTQR, by equation (ii),

$\dfrac{QR}{QS} = \dfrac{QT}{QP}$

$\angle Q = \angle Q$

∴ ΔPQS ~ ΔTQR [By SAS similarity criterion]

Question 5 S and T are points on sides PR and QR of Δ PQR such that $\angle P = \angle RTS$. Show that Δ RPQ ~ Δ RTS.
Solution:

Given, S and T are point on sides PR and QR of ΔPQR

And $\angle P = \angle RTS$

In ΔRPQ and ΔRTS,

$\angle RTS = \angle QPS $(Given)

$\angle R = \angle R $(Common angle)

∴ ΔRPQ ~ ΔRTS (AA similarity criterion)

Question 6 In Fig. 6.37, if Δ ABE ≅ Δ ACD, show that Δ ADE ~ Δ ABC.

Solution:

Given, ΔABE ≅ ΔACD

∴ AB = AC [By (CPCT)] ……………………………….(i)

And, AD = AE [By (CPCT)] ……………………………(ii)

(CPCT - Corresponding parts of congruent triangle)

In ΔADE and ΔABC, dividing equation (ii) by (i)

$ \dfrac{AD}{AB} = \dfrac{AE}{AC}$

$\angle A = \angle A $ [Common angle]

ΔADE ~ ΔABC [SAS similarity criterion]

Question 7 In Fig. 6.38, altitudes AD and CE of Δ ABC intersect each other at the point P. Show that:

(i) Δ AEP ~ Δ CDP

(ii) Δ ABD ~ Δ CBE

(iii) Δ AEP ~ Δ ADB

(iv) Δ PDC ~ Δ BEC

Solution:

Given, altitudes AD and CE of ΔABC intersect each other at the point P.

(i) In ΔAEP and ΔCDP

$\angle AEP = \angle CDP $(90° each)

$\angle APE = \angle CPD $(Vertically opposite angles)

Hence, by AA similarity criterion

ΔAEP ~ ΔCDP


(ii) In ΔABD and ΔCBE

$\angle ADB = \angle CEB$ ( 90° each)

$\angle ABD = \angle CBE$ (Common Angles)

Hence, by AA similarity criterion

ΔABD ~ ΔCBE


(iii) In ΔAEP and ΔADB

$\angle AEP = \angle ADB$ (90° each)

$\angle PAE = \angle DAB$ (Common Angles)

Hence, by AA similarity criterion,

ΔAEP ~ ΔADB


(iv) In ΔPDC and ΔBEC

$\angle PDC = \angle BEC$ (90° each)

$\angle PCD = \angle BCE$ (Common angles)

Hence, by AA similarity criterion,

ΔPDC ~ ΔBEC

Question 8 E is a point on the side AD produced of a parallelogram ABCD and BE intersects CD at F. Show that Δ ABE ~ Δ CFB.
Solution:

Given, E is a point on the side AD produced of a parallelogram ABCD and BE intersects CD at F. Consider the figure below

In ΔABE and ΔCFB

$\angle A = \angle C$ (Opposite angles of a parallelogram)

$\angle AEB = \angle CBF$ (Alternate interior angles as AE || BC)

ΔABE ~ ΔCFB (AA similarity criterion)

Question 9 In Fig. 6.39, ABC and AMP are two right triangles, right angled at B and M respectively. Prove that:

(i) Δ ABC ~ Δ AMP

(ii) $\dfrac{CA}{PA} = \dfrac{BC}{MP}$

Solution:

Given, ABC and AMP are two right triangles, right angled at B and M respectively.

(i) In ΔABC and ΔAMP, we have

$\angle CAB = \angle MAP$ (common angles)

$\angle ABC = \angle AMP = 90°$ (each 90°)

ΔABC ~ ΔAMP (AA similarity criterion)

(ii) As, ΔABC ~ ΔAMP (AA similarity criterion)

If two triangles are similar then the corresponding sides are always equal

Hence, $\dfrac{CA}{PA} = \dfrac{BC}{MP}$

Question 10 CD and GH are respectively the bisectors of $\angle ACB$ and $\angle EGF$ such that D and H lie on sides AB and FE of Δ ABC and Δ EFG respectively. If Δ ABC ~ Δ FEG, show that:
(i)$\dfrac{CD}{GH} = \dfrac{AC}{FG}$
(ii) Δ DCB ~ Δ HGE
(iii) Δ DCA ~ Δ HGF
Solution:
Given, CD and GH are respectively the bisectors of $\angle ACB$ and $\angle EGF$ such that D and H lie on sides AB and FE of ΔABC and ΔEFG respectively.

(i) From the given condition, ΔABC ~ ΔFEG

$\angle A = \angle F, \angle B = \angle E, and \angle ACB = \angle FGE$

Since, $\angle ACB = \angle FGE$

$\angle ACD = \angle FGH$ (Angle bisector)

And, $\angle DCB = \angle HGE$ (Angle bisector)

In ΔACD and ΔFGH

$\angle A = \angle F$

$\angle ACD = \angle FGH$

ΔACD ~ ΔFGH (AA similarity criterion)

$\dfrac{CD}{GH} = \dfrac{AC}{FG}$

(ii) In ΔDCB and ΔHGE

$\angle DCB = \angle HGE$ (Already proved)

$\angle B = \angle E$ (Already proved)

ΔDCB ~ ΔHGE (AA similarity criterion)

(iii) In ΔDCA and ΔHGF

$\angle ACD = \angle FGH$ (Already proved)

$\angle A = \angle F$ (Already proved)

ΔDCA ~ ΔHGF (AA similarity criterion)

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