In Fig. 4.239, is similar to
. If AK = 10 cm, BC = 3.5 cm and HK = 7 cm, find AC. [CBSE 2010]
Given ΔAHK ~ ΔABC, AK = 10 cm, BC = 3.5 cm and HK = 7 cm.
We know that two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional.
∴ AC = 5 cm