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Question
In triangles ABC and PQR, ∠A = ∠Q and ∠B = ∠R. Which side of ∆PQR should be equal to side BC of ∆ABC so that the two triangles are congruent? Give reason for your answer.
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Solution
Given: In triangle ABC and PQR,

∠A = ∠Q and ∠B = ∠R ...[Given]
BC = RP ...[For the triangle to be congruent]
Hence, it will be congruent by AAS congruent rule.
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