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Question
If ΔXYZ ~ ΔPQR then `(XY)/(PQ) = (YZ)/(QR)` = ?
Options
`(XZ)/(PR)`
`(XZ)/(PQ)`
`(XZ)/(QR)`
`(YZ)/(PQ)`
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Solution
`bb((XZ)/(PR))`
Explanation:
In ΔXYZ and ΔPQR,
ΔXYZ ~ ΔPQR ...(Given)
`(XY)/(PQ) = (YZ)/(QR) = (XZ)/(PR)` ...[Corresponding sides of similar triangles.]
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