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

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The perimeters of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are 32 cm and 24 cm respectively. If PQ = 12 cm, 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 7: Triangles - EXERCISE 7B [Page 401]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 7 Triangles
EXERCISE 7B | Q 5. | Page 401
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