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In ∆PQR PM = 15, PQ = 25, PR = 20, NR = 8. State whether line NM is parallel to side RQ. Give reason. |
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Answer» PN + NR = PR [P – N – R] ∴ PN + 8 = 20 ∴ PN = 20 – 8 = 12 Also, PM + MQ = PQ [P – M – Q] ∴ 15 + MQ = 25 ∴ MQ = 25 - 15 = 10 PN/NR = 12/8 ∴ PN/NR = 3/2 ....(i) PM/MQ = 15/10 ∴ PM/MQ = 3/2 ...(ii) In ∆PQR, PN/NR = PM/MQ ...[Form (i) and (ii) ∴ line NM || side RQ [Converse of basic proportionality theorem] |
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