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The Perimeter of Two Similar Triangles Abc and Pqr Are 32cm and 24cm Respectively. If Pq = 12cm, Find Ab. - Mathematics

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The perimeter of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are 32cm and 24cm respectively. If PQ = 12cm, find AB. 

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Solution

It is given that triangles ABC and PQR are similar. Therefore, 

`("permeter (ΔABC)")/("PErimeter (ΔPQR)")=(AB)/(PQ)` 

⇒` 32/24=(AB)/12` 

⇒` AB=(32xx12)/24=16 cm` 

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Chapter 4: Triangles - Exercises 2

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Triangles
Exercises 2 | Q 5
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