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In the figure, PM = 10 cm, A(∆PQS) = 100 sq.cm, A(∆QRS) = 110 sq. cm, then find NR.

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In the figure, PM = 10 cm, A(∆PQS) = 100 sq.cm, A(∆QRS) = 110 sq. cm, then find NR.

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`{:("PM = 10 cm"), ("A(∆PQS) = 100 sq.cm"), ("A(∆QRS) = 110 sq.cm"):}   }"Given"`

Now,

In ∆PQS and ∆QRS,

seg QS is common base of ∆PQS and ∆QRS.

∴ `"A(∆PQS)"/"A(∆QRS)" = "PM"/"NR"`   ...(Triangles having equal base)

∴ `100/110 = 10/"NR"`

∴ `"NR" = (110 × 10)/100`

∴ NR = 11 cm

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