# Solution - Similarity Examples and Solutions

Account
Login
Register

Forgot password?
Share
Notifications

View all notifications
Books Shortlist
Your shortlist is empty
ConceptSimilarity Examples and Solutions

#### Question

In ∆ABC, DE is parallel to base BC, with D on AB and E on AC. If \frac{AD}{DB}=\frac{2}{3} , find \frac{BC}{DE}.

#### Solution

You need to to view the solution
Is there an error in this question or solution?

#### Similar questions VIEW ALL

If a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex containing the right angle of a right triangle to the hypotenuse then prove that the triangle on each side of the perpendicular are similar to each other and to the original triangle. Also, prove that the square of the perpendicular is equal to the product of the lengths of the two parts of the hypotenuse

view solution

In figure, considering triangles BEP and CPD, prove that BP × PD = EP × PC.

view solution

In the figure, E is a point on side CB produced of an isosceles ∆ABC with AB = AC. If AD ⊥ BC and EF ⊥ AC, prove that ∆ABD ~ ∆ECF

view solution

In figure, ABCD is a trapezium with AB || DC. If ∆AED is similar to ∆BEC, prove that AD = BC.

view solution

Examine each pair of triangles in Figure, and state which pair of triangles are similar. Also, state the similarity criterion used by you for answering the question and write the similarity relation in symbolic form

figure (i)

figure 2

figure 3

figure 4

figure 5

figure 6

figure 7

view solution

#### Reference Material

Solution for concept: Similarity Examples and Solutions. For the course 8th-10th CBSE
S