Sum
In figure, `\frac{AO}{OC}=\frac{BO}{OD}=\frac{1}{2}` and AB = 5 cm. Find the value of DC.
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Solution
In ∆AOB and ∆COD, we have
∆AOB = ∆COD [Vertically opposite angles]
`\frac{AO}{OC}=\frac{BO}{OD} `
So, by SAS-criterion of similarity, we have
∆AOB ~ ∆COD
`\Rightarrow \frac{AO}{OC}=\frac{BO}{OD}=\frac{AB}{DC}`
`\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{DC} [∵ AB = 5 cm]`
⇒ DC = 10 cm
Concept: Similarity
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