If Δ ABC ∼ Δ QPR, , AC = 12 cm, AB = 18 cm and BC = 10 cm, then PR (in cm) is equal to:

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SSC CHSL 2020 Official Paper 31 (Held on: 11 Aug 2021 Shift 1)
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  1. 15
  2. 8
  3. 10
  4. 18

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Option 1 : 15
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Given:

 Δ ABC ∼ Δ QPR, ,

AC = 12 cm, AB = 18 cm and BC = 10 cm

Concept used:

Δ ABC ∼ Δ QPR 

 Ratio of respective areas = Ratio of square of respective sides

that is, 

Calculation:

⇒ 4/9 = (10)2/PR2

PR2 = 900/4

⇒ PR2 = 225

⇒ PR = 15 cm

Mistake Points In this question, it is given that ΔABC is similar to ΔQPR. Do not misread as ΔPQR.

Δ ABC ∼ Δ QPR, this relation matters while applying the similarity rule, 

What is given in the ratio form, is just for your confusion.

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