Mathematics
The given diagram shows two isosceles triangles which are similar. In the given diagram, PQ and BC are not parallel; PC = 4, AQ = 3, QB = 12, BC = 15 and AP = PQ.
Calculate :
(i) the length of AP,
(ii) the ratio of the areas of triangle APQ and triangle ABC.
Related Questions
In the given figure, ABC is a right angled triangle with ∠BAC = 90°.
(i) Prove that : △ADB ~ △CDA.
(ii) If BD = 18 cm and CD = 8 cm, find AD.
(iii) Find the ratio of the area of △ADB is to area of △CDA.
ABC is a right angled triangle with ∠ABC = 90°. D is any point on AB and DE is perpendicular to AC. Prove that :
(i) △ADE ~ △ACB
(ii) If AC = 13 cm, BC = 5 cm and AE = 4 cm. Find DE and AD.
(iii) Find, area of △ADE : area of quadrilateral BCED.
