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In Fig., Δ ABC ∼ Δ APQ. If BC = 8 cm, PQ = 4 cm, BA = 6.5 cm and AP = 2.8 cm, find CA and AQ

Given: BC = 8 cm


PQ = 4 cm


BA = 6.5 cm


AP = 2.8 cm


To find: The length of CA and AQ.


Theorem Used:


If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal.


Explanation:



Given ΔACB ~ ΔAPQ


Then by the theorem stated,



Or,





AC=5.6cm




AQ = 3.25cm


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