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In the following figure, AB = 9 cm, CD = 6 cm and CM = 4 cm. Find AM. - Mathematics

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प्रश्न

In the following figure, AB = 9 cm, CD = 6 cm and CM = 4 cm. Find AM.

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उत्तर

Given:

  • ∠A = 90° and ∠C = 90°
  • Line BD intersects AC at M

Similarity: △ABM ∼ △DCM

Thus, `(AB)/(CD) = (AM)/(CM)`

Substitute values:

`9/6 = (AM)/4`

`3/2 = (AM)/4`

`AM = 3/2 xx 4`

∴ AM = 6 cm

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अध्याय 13: Similarity - Exercise 13A [पृष्ठ २७५]

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नूतन Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
अध्याय 13 Similarity
Exercise 13A | Q 6. | पृष्ठ २७५
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