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It is given that ∆DEF ∼ ∆RPQ. Is it true to say that ∠D = ∠R and ∠F = ∠P? Why?

(False)

We know that, in similar triangles corresponding angles are also equal.


So,


∠D = ∠R,


∠E = ∠P and


∠F = Q


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