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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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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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