# NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths:Chapter 6 Similar triangles EXERCISE 6.2

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Note: All the questions are based Basic Proportionality Theorem

If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides, then it divides the two sides in the same ratio.

In the ΔABC , if DE || BC,

Question 1.
In below figure (i) and (ii), DE || BC. Find EC in (i) and AD in (ii).

Solution
(i) In ΔABC, DE||BC
Now from Basic proportionality theorem
$\frac {AD}{DB} = \frac {AE}{EC}$
$\frac {1.5}{3} = \frac {1}{EC}$
EC = 3/1.5
EC = 2 = 2 cm
(ii) In ΔABC, DE||BC
Now from Basic proportionality theorem
$\frac {AD}{DB} = \frac {AE}{EC}$
$\frac {AD}{7.2} = \frac {1.8}{5.4}$
AD = 1.8×7.2/5.4 = 2.4 cm

Question 2
E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ΔPQR. For each of the following cases, state whether EF || QR.
(i) PE = 3.9 cm, EQ = 3 cm, PF = 3.6 cm and FR = 2.4 cm
(ii) PE = 4 cm, QE = 4.5 cm, PF = 8 cm and RF = 9 cm
(iii) PQ = 1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PE = 0.18 cm and PF = 0.63 cm
Solution
In ΔPQR, E and F are two points on side PQ and PR respectively.
(i) Given
PE = 3.9 cm, EQ = 3 cm, PF = 3.6 cm, FR = 2,4 cm
Now the Ratio PE/EQ = 3.9/3 = 39/30 = 13/10 = 1.3
And, PF/FR = 3.6/2.4 = 36/24 = 3/2 = 1.5
So, $\frac {PE}{EQ} \neq \frac {PF}{FR}$
So, as per converse of Basic proportionality theorem
Hence, EF is not parallel to QR.
(ii) Given
PE = 4 cm, QE = 4.5 cm, PF = 8cm, RF = 9cm
Now the ratio PE/QE = 4/4.5 = 40/45 = 8/9
And PF/RF = 8/9
So, $\frac {PE}{EQ} = \frac {PF}{FR}$
So as per converse of Basic proportionality theorem
Hence, EF is parallel to QR.
(iii) Given PQ = 1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PE = 0.18 cm, PF = 0.36 cm
Here, EQ = PQ - PE = 1.28 - 0.18 = 1.10 cm
And, FR = PR - PF = 2.56 - 0.36 = 2.20 cm
So, PE/EQ = 0.18/1.10 = 18/110 = 9/55
And, PE/FR = 0.36/2.20 = 36/220 = 9/55
so, $\frac {PE}{EQ} = \frac {PF}{FR}$
So as per converse of Basic proportionality theorem
Hence, EF is parallel to QR.
Question 3
In the below figure, if LM || CB and LN || CD, prove that AM/MB = AN/AD

Solution
In the given figure, LM || CB
By using basic proportionality theorem, we get,
AM/MB = AL/LC ... (i)
Similarly, LN || CD
By using basic proportionality theorem, we get,
From (i) and (ii), we get
Question 4
In the below figure DE||AC and DF||AE. Prove that BF/FE = BE/EC

Solution
In ΔABC, DE || AC
By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
BD/DA = BE/EC ...(i)
In   ΔABC, DF || AE
By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
BD/DA = BF/FE ...(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii), we get
BE/EC = BF/FE

Question 5
In the below figure, DE||OQ and DF||OR, show that EF||QR.

Solution
In ΔPQO, DE || OQ
By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
$\frac {PD}{DO} = \frac {PE}{EQ}$ ...(i)
In ΔPRO, DF||OR
By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
$\frac {PD}{DO} = \frac {PF}{FR}$  ...(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii), we get
$\frac {PE}{EQ} = \frac {PF}{FR}$
By converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem
So In ΔPQR, EF || QR.

Question 6
In the below figure, A, B and C are points on OP, OQ and OR respectively such that AB || PQ and AC || PR. Show that BC || QR.

Solution
In ΔOPQ, AB || PQ
By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
$\frac {OA}{AP}= \frac {OB}{BQ}$ ...(i)
In ΔOPR, AC || PR
By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
$\frac {OA}{AP}= \frac {OC}{CR}...(ii) From equation (i) and (ii), we get$ \frac {OB}{BQ} = \frac {OC}{CR}$By converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem So In ΔOQR, BC || QR. Question 7 Using Basic proportionality theorem, prove that a line drawn through the mid-points of one side of a triangle parallel to another side bisects the third side. (Recall that you have proved it in Class IX). Solution ΔABC in which D is the mid-point of AB such that AD=DB. A line parallel to BC intersects AC at E as shown in above figure such that DE || BC. To Prove: E is the mid-point of AC. Proof: D is the mid-point of AB. ∴ AD=DB ⇒ AD/BD = 1 ... (i) In ΔABC, DE || BC, By using Basic Proportionality Theorem AD/DB = AE/EC Now as AD/BD=1 AE/EC=1 So E is the mid-point of AC Question 8 Using Converse of basic proportionality theorem, prove that the line joining the mid-points of any two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side. (Recall that you have done it in Class IX). Solution ΔABC in which D and E are the mid points of AB and AC respectively such that AD=BD and AE=EC. To Prove: DE || BC Proof: D is the midpoint of AB (Given) So AD=DB Then AD/BD = 1 ... (i) Also, E is the mid-point of AC (Given) So AE=EC Then AE/EC = 1 [From equation (i)] From equation (i) and (ii), we get AD/BD = AE/EC By converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem Hence, DE || BC Question 9. ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || DC and its diagonals intersect each other at the point O. Prove that$ \frac {AO}{BO} = \frac {CO}{DO}$Solution Given: ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || DC in which diagonals AC and BD intersect each other at O. Through O, draw EO || DC Now as DC || AB, So, EO||AB In ΔADC, we have OE || DC (By Construction) By using Basic Proportionality Theorem$ \frac {AE}{ED} = \frac {AO}{CO}$...(i) In ΔABD, we have OE || AB (Proved above) By using Basic Proportionality Theorem$ \frac {DE}{EA} = \frac {DO}{BO}$...(ii) From equation (i) and (ii), we get$\frac {AO}{CO} = \frac {BO}{DO} \frac {AO}{BO} = \frac {CO}{DO}$Question 10 The diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD intersect each other at the point O such that$ \frac {AO}{BO} = \frac {CO}{DO}$. Show that ABCD is a trapezium. Solution According to the question Quadrilateral ABCD in which diagonals AC and BD intersects each other at O such that$ \frac {AO}{BO} = \frac {CO}{DO}$--- -(i) Through O, draw line EO, where EO || AB, which meets AD at E. In ΔDAB, we have EO || AB [By using Basic Proportionality Theorem$ \frac {DE}{EA} = \frac {DO}{OB}$...(ii) From (i)$ \frac {AO}{CO} = \fac {BO}{DO}$Rearranging the equation,we get$ \frac {CO}{AO} = \frac {BO}{DO} \frac {DO}{OB} = \frac {CO}{AO}$...(iii) From equation (ii) and (iii), we get$ \frac {DE}{EA} = \frac {CO}{AO}$By using converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem Therefore, EO || DC Now EO || AB So AB || DC. Hence, quadrilateral ABCD is a trapezium with AB || CD link to this page by copying the following text Reference Books for class 10 Given below are the links of some of the reference books for class 10 math. You can use above books for extra knowledge and practicing different questions. Note to our visitors :- Thanks for visiting our website. From feedback of our visitors we came to know that sometimes you are not able to see the answers given under "Answers" tab below questions. This might happen sometimes as we use javascript there. So you can view answers where they are available by reloding the page and letting it reload properly by waiting few more seconds before clicking the button. We really do hope that this resolve the issue. If you still hare facing problems then feel free to contact us using feedback button or contact us directly by sending is an email at [email protected] We are aware that our users want answers to all the questions in the website. Since ours is more or less a one man army we are working towards providing answers to questions available at our website. ### Practice Question Question 1 What is$1 - \sqrt {3}\$ ?
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