Test / Exam Name: Triangles Standard: 10th Subject: Mathematics

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Questions: 117 Time: 60 Mins Marks: 117

Q1. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
ar(PQR)
Its is given that △ABC ∼ △PQR, with BC

QR
=
1

3
.Then,
ar(BCA)
is equal to:
1. 9
2. 3
3. 1

4. 1

Ans: 1. 9
Given, △ABC ∼ △PQR, and BC

QR
=
1

3
.

We know that the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to squal of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
2
ar(PQR) (QR)
∴ =
2
ar(BCA) (BC)

2 2
QR 3 9
( ) = ( ) = = 9
BC 1 1

Q2. In an equilateral △ABC, D is the midpoint of AB and E is the midpoint of AC. Then, 1 Mark
ar(△ABC) : ar(△ADE) =?

1. 2 : 1
2. 4 : 1
3. 1 : 2
4. 1 : 4

Ans: 2. 4 : 1
Solution:

Since D and E are the mid-point of AB and AC respectively.

and ∠CAD = ∠EAD ....(common angle)
AB AC 2
= =
AD AE 1

⇒ △ABC ∼ △ADE ....(SAS criterion for Similarity)

2 2
ar(△ABC) AB 2 4
⇒ = = =
2 2
ar(△ADE) AD 1 1

So, the ratio is 4 : 1.

Q3. In △ABC, a line XY parallel to BC cuts AB at X and AC at Y. If BY bisects ∠XYC, then: 1 Mark
1. BC = CY
2. BC = BY
3. BC ≠ CY
4. BC ≠ BY

Ans: 1. BC = CY
Solution:
 Given: XY || BC and BY is bisector of ∠XYC.

Since XY || BC
So, ∠YBC = ∠BYC (Alternate angles)
Now, in triangle BYC two angles are equal. Therefore, the two corresponding sides will be equal.
Hence, BC = CY
Hence option (a) is correct.

Q4. In △ABC and △DEF, it is given that ∠B = ∠E, ∠F = ∠C and AB = 3DE, then the two triangles are: 1 Mark
1. Congruent but not similar
2. Similar but not congruent
3. Neither congruent not similar
4. Similar as well as congruent

Ans: 2. Similar but not congruent

Solution:
In △ABC and △DEF,
It is given that ∠B = ∠E, ∠F = ∠C, and hence ∠A = ∠D
So, the two triangles are similar.
Since AB = 3DE
⇒ AB ≠ DE

So, the triangles are not congruent.

Thus, the two triangles are similar, but not cogruent.

Q5. In the given figure, DE || BC. If DE = 5cm, BC = 8cm and AD = 3.5cm then AB =? 1 Mark

1. 5.6cm
2. 4.8cm
3. 5.2cm
4. 6.4cm

Ans: 1. 5.6cm
Solution:
∴ DE || BC

(Thales' theorem)
AD AE DE
∴ = =
AB AC BC
3.5 5
⇒ =
AB 8
3.5×8
⇒ AB = = 5.6cm
5

Q6. In a △ABC it is given that AD is the internal bisector of ∠A. If BD = 4cm, DC = 5cm and AB = 6cm, then AC =? 1 Mark

1. 4.5cm
2. 8cm
3. 9cm
4. 7.5cm
Ans: 4. 7.5cm
Solution:
since AD is the bisector of ∠A,
by the angle bisector theorem,
AB BD
=
AC DC
6 4
⇒ =
x 5

⇒ x = 7.5cm

So, AC = 7.5cm.

Q7. △ABC is an isosceles triangle in which ∠C = 90 If AC = 6cm, then AB =

∘
1 Mark
1. 6√2cm.
2. 6cm.
3. 2√6cm.
4. 4√2cm.

Ans: 1. 6√2cm.
Solution:
△ABC is an isosceles with ∠C = 90
∘

AC = BC
AC = 6cm
AB2 = AC2 + BC2 (Pythagoras Theorem)
(6)2 + (6)2 = 36 + 36 = 72 (AC = BC)
AB = √72 = √(36 × 2 = 6√2cm.

Q8. If ABC is a right triangle right-angled at B and M, N are the mid-points of AB and BC respectively, then 4(AN2 + 1 Mark
CM2) =
1. 4AC
2

2. 5AC 2

3. AC
5 2

4. 6AC
2

Ans: 2. 5AC
2

Solution:

M is the mid-point of AB.

AB
∴ BM =
2

N is the mid-point of BC.

BC
∴ BN =
2

Now,
2 2
2 2 2 1 1 2
AN + CM = (AB + ( BC) ) + (( AB) + BC )
2 2

2 1 2 1 2 2
= AB + BC + AB + BC
4 4

5 2 2
= (AB + BC )
4

2 2 2
⇒ 4(AN + CM ) = 5AC

Hence option B is correct.

Q9. In the given figure the measure of ∠D and ∠F are respectively: 1 Mark
 1. 50°, 40°
2. 20°, 30°
3. 40°, 50°
4. 30°, 20°

Ans: 2. 20°, 30°

Solution:

△ABC and △DEF,

AB EF
=
AC ED
∘
∠A = ∠E = 130

△ABC ∼ △EFD (SAS Similarity)

∘
∴ ∠F = ∠B = 30
∘
∠D = ∠C = 20

Hence the correct answer is B.

Q10. The line segments joining the midpoint of the sides of a triangle form four triangles, each of which is: 1 Mark
1. Congruent to the original triangle.
2. Similar to the original triangle.
3. An isosceles triangle.
4. An equilateral triangle.

Ans: 2. Similar to the original triangle.

Solution:

The line segments joining the midpoint of the side of a triangle form four triangles, each of which is similar to the original triangle.

Q11. In △ABC it is given that If ∠B = 70 and ∠C = 50 then ∠BAD =? 1 Mark

AB BD ∘ ∘
= .
AC DC

1. 30º
2. 40º
3. 45º
4. 50º

Ans: 1. 30º
Solution:
 in △ABC it is given that AB

AC
=
BD

DC
.

⇒ AD bisects ∠BAC
In △ABC,
∘
∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180
∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ ∠BAC + 70 + 50 = 180
∘
⇒ ∠BAC = 60
∘
⇒ ∠BAD = ∠DAC = 30

Q12. XY is drawn parallel to the base BC of a △ABC cutting AB at X and AC at Y. If AB = 4 BX and YC = 2cm, then AY = 1 Mark
1. 2cm.
2. 4cm.
3. 6cm.
4. 8cm.

Ans: 3. 6cm.
Solution:
In △ABC, XY || BC
AB = 4BX, YC = 2cm

∴ AB = 4BX ⇒ AX + BX = 4BX
⇒ AX = 4BX - BX = 3BX
Let AY = x
∵ In △ABC, XY || BC
AX AY 3BX x
= ⇒ =
BX CY BX 2
3 x
⇒ = ⇒ x = 3 × 2 = 6
1 2

∴ AY = 6cm.

Q13. The areas of two similar triangles are 25cm2 and 36cm2 respectively. If the altitude of the first triangle is 3.5cm 1 Mark
then the corresponding altitude of the other triangle is:
1. 5.6cm
2. 6.3cm
3. 4.2cm
4. 7cm

Ans: 3. 4.2cm
Solution:
We know that the ratio of areas of similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding altitudes.
Let h be the altitude of the other triangle.
Therefore,
2
(3.5)
25
=
2
36 h
2
(3.5) ×36
2
⇒ h =
25
2
⇒ h = 17.64

⇒ h = 4.2cm

Q14. ABCD is a trapezium such that BC || AD and AD = 4cm. If the diagonals AC and BD intersect at O such that 1 Mark
, then BC =
AO DO 1
= =
OC OB 2

1. 7cm.
 2. 8cm.
3. 9cm.
4. 6cm.

Ans: 2. 8cm.
Solution:
We have,

AO DO 1
= =
OC OB 2

In △AOB and △DOC

∠AOB = ∠DOC (Vertically oposite angle)

∠OAB = ∠OCD (Alternate angle)

∴ △AOB ∼ △DOC
AO AB
=
OC DC
1 4
⇒ =
2 DC

⇒ DC = 4 × 2

⇒ DC = 8cm.

Q15. The height of an equilateral triangle having each side 12cm, is: 1 Mark
1. 6√2 cm
2. 6√3 cm
3. 3√6 cm
4. 6√6 cm

Ans: 2. 6√3 cm
Solution:

Let △ABC be the equilateral triangle and AD be the height.

The height of an equilateral triangle is the same as its median.
So, AD = 6m
△ABC is a right-angled triangle.

By Pythagoras theorem,
AC2 = AC2 + AD2
⇒ DC2 = AC2 - AD2
⇒ DC2 = 122 - 62
⇒ DC2 = 144 - 36
⇒ DC2 = 108
⇒ DC = √3 × 4 × 9

⇒ DC = 6√3 cm

So, the height is 6√3cm.

Q16. the lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 24cm and 10cm. The length of each side of the rhombus is: 1 Mark
1. 12cm
2. 13cm
3. 14cm
4. 17cm

Ans: 2. 13cm
Solution:
 In an rhombus, the diagonals are perpendicular bisetoes of each other, and sides are equal to eachother.
So, AO = AC = 12cm 1

2
1
OD = BD = 5cm
2

In right-angled △AOD,
AD2 = AO2 + OD2
⇒ AD2 = 122 + 52
⇒ AD2 = 144 + 25
⇒ AD2 = 169
⇒ AD = 13cm
So, the length of the each side of the rhombus is 13cm.

Q17. If ABC and DEF are similar triangles such that ∠A = 47 and ∠E = 83 , then ∠C =∘ ∘
1 Mark
1. 50°
2. 60°
3. 70°
4. 80°

Ans: 1. 50°
Solution:
We have,
△ABC ∼ △DEF

∠A = ∠D = 47 , ∠B = ∠E = 83
∘ ∘
and ∠C = ∠F =?
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180
∘
(angle sum property)
∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ 47 + 83 + ∠C = 180
∘ ∘
⇒ 130 + ∠C = 180
∘ ∘
⇒ ∠C = 180 − 130
∘
⇒ ∠C = 50

Q18. In an isosceles triangle ABC if AC = BC and AB2 = 2AC2, then ∠C = 1 Mark

1. 30°
2. 45°
3. 90°
4. 60°

Ans: 3. 90°
Solution:
In isosceles △ABC, AC = BC

and AB2 = AC2 + AC2 = 2AC2

= AC2 + BC2 (AC = BC)
By converse of Pythagoras Theorem,
∘
∠C = 90

Q19. If △ABC ∼ △QRP, ar(△ABC)

=
9
, AB = 18cm and BC = 15cm then PR =? 1 Mark
ar(△PQR) 4

1. 8cm
2. 10cm
3. 12cm
4. cm
20

3
Ans: 2. 10cm
Solution:
△ABC ∼ △QRP
AB BC AC
⇒ = =
QR PR PQ
2
ar(△ABC)
Also,
AB
= 2
ar(△PQR) BC
2
9 AB
⇒ = 2
4 BC
AB 3
⇒ =
QR 2

So, AB

QR
=
BC

PR
⇒
BC

PR
=
3

15 3
⇒ =
PR 2

⇒ PR = 10cm.

Q20. In △ABC and △PQR, we have then: 1 Mark

AB BC CA
= =
QR PR PQ

1. △PQR ∼ △CAB
2. △PQR ∼ △ABC
3. △CAB ∼ △PQR
4. △BCA ∼ △PQR

Ans: 1. △PQR ∼ △CAB

Solution:
In △ABC and △DEF,
AB BC CA
= =
QR PR PQ

So, ∠A ↔ ∠Q, ∠B ↔ ∠R, ∠C ↔ ∠P,

⇒ △CAB ∼ △PQR

Q21. In a △ABC AD is the bisector of ∠BAC. If AB = 6cm, AC = 5cm and BD = 3cm, then DC = 1 Mark
1. 11.3cm.
2. 2.5cm.
3. 3.5cm.
4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 2.5cm.
Solution:
In △ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠BAC
AB = 6cm, AC = 5cm, BD = 3cm

Let DC = x
In △ABC
∵ AD is the bisector of ∠A
AB BD 6 3
∴ = ⇒ =
AC DC 5 x

3×5 5
⇒ x = = = 2.5
6 2

∴ DC = 2.5cm.

Q22. If in △ABC and △DEF, AB

DE
=
BC

FD
, then △ABC ∼ △DEF when: 1 Mark
1. ∠A = ∠F
2. ∠A = ∠D
3. ∠B = ∠D
4. ∠B = ∠E

Ans: 3. ∠B = ∠D
Solution:
 △ABC ∼ △DEF

In △ABC and △DEF,

AB BC
=
DE FD

Then ∠B = ∠D (included angle SAS axiom).

Q23. In △ABC, if AB = 16cm, BC = 12cm and AC = 20cm, then △ABC is: 1 Mark
1. Acute-angled.
2. Right-angled.
3. Obtuse-angled.
4. Not possible.

Ans: 2. Right-angled.
Solution:
Note that first check if the sum of any two sides is greater than the third side.
Since in this triangle, it holds, a triangle is possible.
In △ABC,
if AB = 16cm, BC = 12cm and AC = 20cm
Consider,
AB2 + BC2 = 162 + 122 = 400
AC2 = 202 = 400
By the Converse of Pythagoras theorem,
△ABC will be a right-angled triangle.

Q24. In the given figure, if ∠ADE = ∠ABC, then CE = 1 Mark

1. 2
2. 5
3. 9

4. 3

Ans: 3. 9

Solution:
Given: ∠ADE = ∠ABC
To find: The value of CE
Since ∠ADE = ∠ABC
∴ DE||BC (Two lines are parallel if the corresponding angles formed are equal)

According to basic proportionality theorem if a line is parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides, then it divides
the two sides in the same ratio.
In △ABC, DE||BC
AD AE
=
DB EC
2 3
=
3 EC
3×3
EC =
2
9
EC =
2

Hence we got the result C.

Q25. In a right triangle ABC right-angled at B, if P and Q are points on the sides AB and AC respectively, then: 1 Mark
1. AQ + CP = 2(AC + PQ )
2 2 2 2

2. 2(AQ + CP ) = AC + PQ 2 2 2 2
 3. AQ + CP = AC + PQ
2 2 2 2

4. AQ + CP = (AC + PQ) 1

Ans: 3. AQ + CP = AC + PQ
2 2 2 2

Solution:
Disclaimer: There is mistake in the problem. The question should be "In a right triangle ABC right-angle at B, if P and Q are points on
the sides AB and BC respectively, then"
Given: In the right △ABC, right angled at B. P and Q are points on the sides AB and BC respectivelt.

Applying Pythagoras theorem,

In △AQB,
2 2 2
AQ = AB + BQ . . . . (1)

In △PBC
2 2 2
CP = PB + BC . . . . (2)

Adding (1) and (2), we get

2 2 2 2 2 2
AQ + CP = AB + BQ + PB + BC . . . (3)

In △ABC,
2 2 2
AC = AB + BC . . . . (4)

In △PBQ,
2 2 2
PQ = PB + BQ . . . . (5)

From (3), (4) and (5), we get

2 2 2 2
AQ + CP = AC + PQ

We got the result as C.

Q26. In an equilateral triangle ABC if AD ⊥ BC, then AD2 = 1 Mark

1. CD2
2. 2CD2
3. 3CD2
4. 4CD2

Ans: 3. 3CD2
Solution:
In an equilateral △ABC, AD ⊥ BC

In △ADC, applying Pythagoras theorem, we get,

AC2 = AD2 + DC2
BC2 = AD2 + DC2 (∵ AC = BC)
(2DC)2 = AD2 + DC2 (∵ BC = 2DC)
4DC2 = AD2 + DC2
3DC2 = AD2
3CD2 = AD2
Hence, the correct option is C.

Q27. △ABC ∼ △DEF, ar(△ABC) = 9cm , ar(△DEF) = 16cm .

2 2
If BC = 2.1cm, then the measure of EF is: 1 Mark
1. 2.8cm.
2. 4.2cm.
3. 2.5cm.
4. 4.1cm.
Ans: 1. 2.8cm.
Solution:
Given: Ar(△ABC) = 9cm , Ar(△DEF) = 16cm , and BC = 2.1cm
2 2

To find: measure of EF
We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
2
Ar(△ABC) BC
=
2
Ar(△DEF) EF
2
9 2.1
=
2
16 EF
3 2.1
=
4 EF

EF = 2.8cm

Hence the correct answer is A.

Q28. Tick the correct answer and justify: In △ABC, AB = 6√3 cm, AC = 12 cm and BC = 6 cm. The angle B is: 1 Mark
1. 120°
2. 60°
3. 90°
4. 45°

Ans: 3. 90°
Explanation:

Given that, AB = 6√3 cm, AC = 12 CM, and BC = 6 cm

We can observe that
AB2 = 108
AC2 = 144
And, BC2 = 36
AB2 + BC2 = AC2
The given triangle, △ABC, is satisfying Pythagoras theorem.
Therefore, the triangle is a right triangle, right-angled at B.
∘
∴ ∠B = 90

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q29. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
ar(ABC)
If △ABC ∼ △QRP, =
9

4
, AB = 18cm and BC = 15cm, then PR is equal to:
ar(PQR)

1. 10cm
2. 12cm
3. cm
20

4. 8cm

Ans: 1. 10cm
Given, △ABC ∼ △QRP, AB = 18cm and BC = 15cm

We know that, the ratio of are of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of square of their corresponding sides.
2
ar(△ABC) (BC)
∴ =
2
ar(△PQR) (RP)

ar(△ABC) 9
But given, =
ar(△PQR) 4
2
(15)
9
⇒ =
2
(RP) 4

2 225×4
⇒ (RP) = = 100
9

∴ RP = 10cm
Q30. △ABC ∼ △PQR such that ar(△ABC) = 4 ar(△PQR). If BC = 12cm, then QR = 1 Mark
1. 9cm.
2. 10cm.
3. 6cm.
4. 8cm.

Ans: 3. 6cm.
Solution:
Given: △ABC ∼ △PQR and BC = 12cm
ar(△ABC) = 4 ar(△PQR)
2
ar(△ABC)
Now, = (
BC

QR
)
ar(△PQR)
2
4ar(△PQR) (12)
⇒ =
2
ar(△PQR) QR

2 144
⇒ QR =
4
12
⇒ QR =
2

⇒ QR = 6cm.

Q31. A vertical stick 1.8m long casts a shadow 45cm long on the ground. At the same time, what is the lenght of the 1 Mark
shadow of a pole 6m high?
1. 2.4m
2. 1.35m
3. 1.5m
4. 13.5m

Ans: 3. 1.5m
Solution:

Let AN be the vertical stick and AW be its shadow.

Let OB be the pole and OW be its shadows.
AW = 45cm = 0.45m
AN = 1.8m
OB = 6m
Ratio of actual lengths = ratio of their shadows
OB OW
⇒ =
AN AW
6 OW
⇒ =
1.8 0.45
6×0.45
⇒ OW =
1.8

⇒ OW = 1.5m

Q32. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 25cm. The other two sides are such that one is 5cm longer than the other. 1 Mark
The lengths of these sides are:
1. 10cm, 15cm
2. 15cm, 20cm
3. 12cm, 17cm
4. 13cm, 18cm

Ans: 2. 15cm, 20cm

Solution:
The pythagoeas theorem states that, in a right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse square is equal to the sum of the squares of the
opposite sides.
1. 102 + 152 = 100 + 225 = 325
hypotenuse2 = 252 = 625
So, this is not possible by (i).
2. 152 + 202 = 225 + 400 = 625
 hypotenuse2 = 252 = 626
So, the lengths of the sides are 15cm and 20cm.
3. 122 + 172 = 144 + 289 = 433
hypotenuse2 = 252 = 625
So, this is not possible by (i)
4. 132 + 182 = 169 + 324 = 493
hypotenuse2 = 252 = 626
So, this is not possible by (i).

Q33. If △ABC ∼ △DEF such that AB = 9.1cm and DE = 6.5cm. If the perimeter of △DEF is 25cm, then the 1 Mark
perimeter of △ABC is:
1. 36cm.
2. 30cm.
3. 34cm.
4. 35cm.

Ans: 4. 35cm.
Solution:
Given: △ABC is similar to △DEF such that AB= 9.1cm, DE = 6.5cm. Perimeter of △DEF is 25cm.
To find: Perimeter of △ABC.
We know that the ratio of corresponding sides of similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their perimeters.
Hence,
AB BC AC P1
= = =
DE EF DE P2

AB P(△ABC)
=
DE P(△DEF)

9.1 P(△ABC)
=
6.5 25
9.1×25
P(△ABC) =
6.5

P(△ABC) = 35cm

Hence the correct answer is D.

Q34. in the given figure, two line segments AC and BD intersect each other at the point P such that PA = 6cm, PB = 1 Mark
3cm, PC = 2.5cm, PD = 5cm, ∠APB = 50 and ∠CDP = 30 then ∠PBA =? ∘ ∘

1. 50º
2. 30º
3. 60º
4. 100º

Ans: 4. 100º
Solution:
In △PBA ∼ △PCD
AP PB AP 6 BP 3 6
= …( ∴ = and = = )
PD PC PD 5 BC 2.5 5

So, ∠APB = ∠DPC ....(Vertically opposite angles)

⇒ △CAD ∼ △PQR ....(AA criterion for similarity)

∠PBA = ∠DCP

In △PCD,
∘
∠PCD = 180 − ∠DPC − ∠PDC
∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ ∠PCD = 180 − 50 − 30
∘
⇒ ∠PCD = 100

So, ∠PBA = ∠DCP = 100 ∘

.

Q35. ⇒ △ABC ∼ △DEF such that ar(△ABC) = 36cm and ar(△DEF) = 49cm . Then, the ratio of their
2 2
1 Mark
corresponding sides is:
1. 36 : 49
 2. 6 : 7
3. 7 : 6
4. √6 : √7

Ans: 2. 6 : 7
Solution:
⇒ △ABC ∼ △DEF
2
ar(△ABC) AB
⇒ =
2
ar(△DEF) DE
2
36 AB
⇒ =
49 2
DE
AB 6
⇒ =
DE 7

Since the triangle are similar,

AB BC AC 6
= = =
DE EF DF 7

So, the ratio is 6 : 7.

Q36. If △ABC ∼ △EDF and △ABC is not similar to △DEF then which of the following is not true? 1 Mark
1. BC ⋅ EF = AC ⋅ FD
2. AB ⋅ EF = AC ⋅ DE
3. BC ⋅ DE = AB ⋅ EF
4. BC ⋅ DE = AB ⋅ FD

Ans: 3. BC ⋅ DE = AB ⋅ EF
Solution:
In △ABC ∼ △EDF, but △ABC is not similar △DEF.
Since △ABC ∼ △EDF,
AB BC AC
⇒ = =
DE DF EF

So, AB ⋅ EF = AC ⋅ DE
Hence, BC ⋅ DE ≠ AB ⋅ EF.

Q37. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
If in triangles ABC and DEF, , then they will be similar, when:
AB BC
=
DE FD

1. ∠B = ∠E
2. ∠A = ∠D
3. ∠B = ∠D
4. ∠A = ∠F

Ans: 3. ∠B = ∠D
Given, in △ABC and △DEF,
AB BC
=
DE FD

Here, Angle formed by DE and FD is ∠D.

So, ∠B = ∠D
⇒ DABC ∼ DEDF

Q38. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
In triangles ABC and DEF, ∠B = ∠E, ∠F = ∠C and AB = 3 DE. Then, the two triangles are:
1. Congruent but not similar.
2. Similar but not congruent.
3. Neither congruent nor similar.
4. Congruent as well as similar.

Ans: 2. similar but not congruent.

In △ABC and △DEF, ∠B = ∠E = ∠F and = AB = 3DE
 We know that, if in two triangles corresponding two angles are same, then they are similar by AAA similarity criterion. Also
△ABC and △DEF do not satisfy any rule of congruency, (SAS, ASA, SSS), so both are not congruent.

Q39. Two poles of height 13m and 7m respectively stand vertically on a plane ground at a distance of 8m from each 1 Mark
other. The distance between their tops is:
1. 9m
2. 10m
3. 11m
4. 12m

Ans: 2. 10m
Solution:

OB and AN are the two poles.

We have to find the distance between their tops
that is, BN
Construction: Draw NL ⊥ OB
OANL is a rectangle... (Since all the angles are right anglrs)
LN = OA = 8m
OL = AN = 7m
⇒ BL = OB - OL = 13m - 7m = 6m
△BLN forms a right-angled triangle.

By Pythagoras theorem,
BN2 = LN2 + BL2
BN2 = 82 + 62
BN2 = 64 + 36
BN2 = 100
BN = 10m
So, the distance between their tops is 10m.

Q40. It is given that △ABC ∼ △PQR and BC

=
2
then
ar(△PQR)
=? 1 Mark
QR 3 ar(△ABC)

1. 2

2. 3

3. 4

4. 9

Ans: 4. 9

Solution:
QR
and
BC 2 3
△ABC ∼ △PQR = ⇒ =
QR 3 BC 2
2
2
ar(△PQR) QR 3 9
= = =
2 2
ar(△ABC) BC 2 4

So, the ratio is 9 : 4.

Q41. If E is a point on side CA of an equilateral triangle ABC such that BE ⊥ CA, then AB2 + BC2 + CA2 = 1 Mark
1. 2BE2
2. 3BE2
3. 4BE2
4. 6BE2
Ans: 3. 4BE2
Solution:

In triangle ABC, E is a point on AC such that BE ⊥ AC.

We need to find AB2 + BC2 + AC2
Since BE ⊥ AC, CE = AE = (In a equilateral triangle, the perpendicular from the vertex bisects the base.)
AC

In triangle ABE, we have,

AB2 = BE2 + AE2
Since AB = BC = AC
Therefore, AB2 = BC2 = AC2 = BE2 + AE2
⇒ AB2 + BC2 + AC2 = 3BE2 + 3AE2
√3
Since in triangle BE is an altitude, so BE = 2
AB

√3
BE = AB
2

√3
= × AC
2

√3
= × 2AE = √3AE
2
2
2 2 2 2 BE
⇒ AB + BC + AC = 3BE + 3( )
√3

2 2 2
= 3BE + BE = 4BE

Hence option C is correct.

Q42. Which of the following is a false statement? 1 Mark

1. If the areas of two similar triangles are equal then the triangles are congruent.
2. The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their correspondin sides.
3. The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their correspondin medians.

4. The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their correspondin altitudes.

Ans: 2. The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides.
Solution:
Is false since the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.

Q43. In △ABC ∼ △DEF and the perimeters of △ABC and △DEF are 30cm and 18cm respectively. If BC = 9cm 1 Mark
then EF =?
1. 6.3cm
2. 5.4cm
3. 7.2cm
4. 4.5cm

Ans: 2. 5.4cm
Solution:
△ABC ∼ △DEF
Perimeters of △ABC BC
⇒ =
Perimeters of △DEF EF
30 9
⇒ =
18 EF
9×18
⇒
30

⇒ EF = 5.4cm

Q44. If △ABC and △DEF are two triangles such that AB

DE
=
BC

EF
=
CA

FD
=
2

5
, then area 1 Mark
Area (△ABC) : Area(△DEF) =

1. 2 : 5
2. 4 : 25
3. 4 : 15
4. 8 : 125
Ans: 2. 4 : 25
Solution:
Given: △ABC and △DEF are two triangles such that AB

DE
=
BC

EF
=
CA

FD
=
2

To find: Ar(△ABC) : Ar(△DEF)

We know that if the sides of two triangles are proportional, then the two triangles are similar.
Since AB
=
DE
=
BC
=
EF
, therefore, △ABC and △DEF are similar.
CA

FD
2

We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
2
Ar(△ABC) AB
=
2
Ar(△DEF) DE
2
Ar(△ABC) 2
=
2
Ar(△DEF) 5

Ar(△ABC) 4
=
Ar(△DEF) 25

Hence the correct answer is b.

Q45. If in two triangles ABC and DEF, then: 1 Mark

AB BC CA
= = ,
DE FE FD

1. △FDE ∼ △CAB
2. △FDE ∼ △ABC
3. △CBA ∼ △FDE
4. △BCA ∼ △FDE

Ans: 1. △FDE ∼ △CAB

Solution:

In △ABC and △DEF,

AB

DE
= = (By SSS axiom)
BC

FE
CA

FD

∴ △FDE = △CAB

Q46. In the figure, the value of x for which DE || AB is: 1 Mark

1. 4
2. 1
3. 3
4. 2

Ans: 4. 2
Solution:
In △ABC, DE||BC
AD AE
∴ =
DB EC
x+3 x
⇒ =
3x+19 3x+4

⇒ (x + 3)(3x + 4) = x(3x + 19)

2 2
⇒ 3x + 4x + 9x + 12 = 3x + 19x

2 2
⇒ 3x + 13x + 12 = 3x + 19x

2 2
⇒ 12 = 3x + 19x − 3x − 13x
12
⇒ 12 = 6x ⇒ x = = 2
6

∴ x = 2

Q47. In a △ABC it is given that AB = 6cm, AC = 8cm and AD is the bisector of ∠A. Then, BD : DC =? 1 Mark
 1. 3 : 4
2. 9 : 16
3. 4 : 3
4. √3 : 2

Ans: 1. 3 : 4
Solution:
since AD is the bisector of ∠A,
by the angle bisector theorem,
AB BD
=
AC DC
6 BD
⇒ =
8 DC
BD 6 3
⇒ = =
DC 8 4

So, BD : DC = 3 : 4.

Q48. In △ABC, AB = 6√3cm, AC = 12cm and BC = 6cm. Then, ∠B is: 1 Mark

1. 45º
2. 60º
3. 90º
4. 120º

Ans: 3. 90º
Solution:
In △ABC,
AB = 6√3cm, AC = 12cm and BC = 6cm
2
2 2 2
AB + BC = 3√ 3 + 6 = 108 + 36 = 144
2 2
AC = 12 = 144
2 2 2
⇒ AB + BC = AC

So, by the Converse of Pythagoras theorem,

△ABC is a right angled triangle and since AC is the hypotenuse,

∠B which is opposite AC = 90 .
∘

Q49. In the figure, if PB || CF and DP || EF, then 1 Mark

AD
=
DE

1.
3
.
4

2. 1

3
.

3. 1

4
.

4. 2

3
.

Ans: 2. 1

3
.

Solution:
In the figure, PB || CF, DP || EF
AB = 2cm, AC = 8cm
BC = AC - AB = 8 - 2 = 6cm
In △ACF, BP||CF
AB AP 2 1
∴ = = = . . . . (1)
BC PF 6 3

In △AEF, DP||EF
AD AP 1
∴ = = [From (2)]
DE PF 3
 AD 1
= .
DE 3

Q50. The lenght of the hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle whose one side is 4√2cm is: 1 Mark
1. 12cm.
2. 8cm.
3. 8√2 cm.
4. 12√2 cm.

Ans: 2. 8cm.
Solution:
Het ABC be an isosceles right triangle.
We have,

AB = BC = 4√2 cm
2 2 2
⇒ AC = AB + BC
2 2 2
⇒ AC = (4√2) + (4√2)
2
⇒ AC = 32 + 32
2
⇒ AC = 64

⇒ AC = 8cm

Thus, the length of hypotenuse is 8cm.

Q51. △ABC ∼ △DEF. If BC = 3cm, EF = 4cm and ar(△ABC) = 54cm , then ar(△DEF) :
2
1 Mark
2
1. 108cm
2. 96cm2
3. 48cm2
4. 100cm2

Ans: 2. 96cm2
Solution:
△ABC ∼ △DEF

BC = 3cm, EF = 4cm

2
ar(△ABC) = 54cm

∵ △ABC ∼ △DEF
2
ar(△ABC) BC
∴ =
2
ar(△DEF) EF
2
54 3 9
⇒ = =
2 16
ar(△DEF) 4
16×54 2
∴ ar(△DEF) = = 96cm
9

Q52. It is given that △ABC ∼ △DFE. If ∠A = 30 ∘ ∘

, ∠C = 50 , AB = 5cm, AC = 8cm and DF = 7.5cm then 1 Mark
which of the following is true?
1. DE = 12cm, ∠F = 50 ∘

2. DE = 12cm, ∠F = 100 ∘

3. EF = 12cm, ∠D = 100 ∘

4. EF = 12cm, ∠D = 30 ∘

Ans: 2. DE = 12cm, ∠F = 100 ∘

Solution:
Given that,
∘ ∘
∠A = 30 , ∠C = 50

△ABC ∼ △DFE
∘
⇒ ∠A = ∠D = 30
∘
∠C = ∠E = 50

Using angle sum property, we can find ∠B = 100 ∘

So, ∠B = ∠F = 100 ∘
 Also, AB = 5cm, AC = 8cm and DF = 7.5cm
AB BC AC
= =
DF FE DE
5 BC 8
⇒ = =
7.5 FE DE
5 8 8×7.5
⇒ = ⇒ = 12cm
7.5 DE 5

Hence, DE = 12cm and ∠F = 100 ∘

Q53. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
It is given that △ABC ∼ △DEF, ∠A = 30 , ∠C = 50 , AB = 5cm, AC = 8cm, and DF = 7.5cm Then, the
∘ ∘

following is true:
1. DE = 12cm, ∠F = 50 ∘

2. DE = 12cm, ∠F = 100 ∘

3. EF = 12cm, ∠D = 100 ∘

4. EF = 12cm, ∠D = 30 ∘

Ans: 2. DE = 12cm, ∠F = 100 ∘

Given, △ABC ∼ △DFE, then ∠A = ∠D = 30 ∘

, ∠C = ∠E = 50
∘

∘ ∘ ∘ ∘
∴ ∠B = ∠F = 180 − (30 + 50 ) = 100

Also, AB = 5cm, AC = 8cm and DF = 7.5cm

AB AC
∴ =
DF DE
5 8
⇒ =
7.5 DE
8×7.5
∴ DE = = 12cm
5
∘
Hence, DE = 12cm, ∠F = 100

Q54. In a △ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠BAC. If AB = 8cm, BD = 6cm and DC = 3cm. Find AC: 1 Mark
1. 4cm.
2. 6cm.
3. 3cm.
4. 8cm.

Ans: 1. 4cm.
Solution:
Given: In a △ABC, AD is the bisector of angle BAC. AB = 8cm, and DC = 3cm and BD = 6cm.
To find: AC
We know that the internal bisector of angle of a triangle divides the opposite side internally in the ratio of the sides containing the
angle.
Hence,
AB BD
=
AC DC
8 6
=
AC 3
8×3
AC =
6

AC = 4cm

Hence we got the result A.

Q55. A vertical stick 20m long casts a shadow 10m long on the ground. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow 50m 1 Mark
long on the ground. The height of the tower is:
1. 100m.
2. 120m.
3. 25m.
4. 200m.

Ans: 1. 100m.
Solution:
Height of a stick = 20m
 and length of its shadow = 10m
At the same time
Let height of tower = x m
and its shadow = 50m
20 : x = 10 : 50
x × 10 = 20 × 50
20×50
⇒ x = = 100
10

Height of tower = 100m.

Q56. If the bisectore of an angle of a triangle bisects the opposite side then the triangle is: 1 Mark
1. Scalene
2. Equilateral
3. isosceles
4. Right-angled

Ans: 3. Isosceles
Solution:

Let ABC be the triangle and AD be the bisector of ∠A.

Also, AD bisects the opposite side that is BC.
⇒ BD = DC … (i)
AB BD
⇒ =
AC DC
AB
⇒ = 1 … (from(i))
AC

⇒ AB = AC

So, the triangle is an isosceles triangle.

Q57. In the given figure, ABCD is a trapezium whose diagonals AC and BD intersect at O such that OA = (3x - 1)cm, OB = 1 Mark
(2x + 1)cm, OC = (5x - 3)cm and OD (6x - 5)cm. Then x =?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 2.5
4. 4

Ans: 1. 2
Solution:
The diagonals of a trapezium divide each other proportinally.
OD OC
⇒ =
OB OA
6x−5 5x−3
⇒ =
2x+1 3x−1

2 2
⇒ 18x − 21x + 5 = 10x − x − 3

2
⇒ 8x − 20x + 8 = 0

2
⇒ 2x − 5x + 2 = 0

⇒ (x − 2)(2x − 1) = 0

⇒ x = 2 or x = 1

if x = 1

2
, then OD = 6x − 5 = 6( 1

2
) − 5 = −2

RThis is not possible since length cannot be negative.

⇒x=2
Q58. In △ABC and △DEF, we have AB

DE
=
BC

EF
=
AC

DF
=
5

7
, then ar(△ABC) : ar(△DEF) =?
1. 5 : 7 1 Mark
2. 25 : 49
3. 49 : 25
4. 125 : 343

Ans: 2. 25 : 49
Solution:
In △ABC and △DEF,
AB BC AC 5
= = =
DE EF DF 7

⇒ △ABC ∼ △DEF ....(SSS criterion for Similarity)

2 2
ar(△ABC) AB 5 25
⇒ = = 2
=
2 49
ar(△DEF) DE 7

So, the ratio is 25 : 49.

Q59. The line segments joining the midpoints of the adjacent side of a quadrilateral from: 1 Mark
1. A parallelogram
2. A rectangle
3. A square
4. A rhombus

Ans: 1. A parallelogram
Solution:
The line segment joining the midpoint of the adjacent sides of a quadrilateral form a parallelogram as shown below.

Q60. The areas of two similar triangles △ABC and △DEF are 144cm2 and 81cm2 respectively. If the longest side of 1 Mark
larger △ABC be 36cm, then the longest side of the smaller triangle △DEF is:
1. 20cm.
2. 26cm.
3. 27cm.
4. 30cm.

Ans: 3. 27cm
Solution:
Given: Areas of two similar triangles △ABC and △DEF are 114cm2 and 81cm2.
If the longest side of larger △ABC is 36cm
To find: the longest side of the smaller triangle △DEF
We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
2
ar(△ABC) longest side of larger △ABC
= ( )
ar(△DEF) longest side of smaller △DEF

2
144 36
= ( )
81 longest side of smaller △DEF

Taking aquare root on both sides, we get

12 36
=
9 longest side of smaller △DEF

longest side of smaller △DEF = 36×9

12
= 27cm

Hence the correct answer is C.

Q61. In the given figure, O is a point inside a △MNP such that ∠MOP = 90 ∘
, OM = 16cm and OP = 12cm. If MN = 1 Mark
21cm and ∠NMP = 90 then NP = ? ∘
 1. 25cm
2. 29cm
3. 33cm
4. 35cm

Ans: 2. 29cm
Solution:
△MOP is a right-angled triangle.

By Pythagoras theorem,
MP2 = MO2 + OP2
MP2 = 162 + 122
MP = 20cm
△NMP is a right-angled triangle.

By PYthagoras theorem,
NP2 = 212 + 202
NP2 = 441 + 400
NP = 29cm

Q62. A chord of a circle of radius 10cm subtends a right angle at the centre. The length of the chord (in cm) is: 1 Mark
1. 5√2
2. 10√2
3. 5

√2

4. 10√3

Ans: 2. 10√2
Solution:

In right △OAB,
AB2 = OA2 + OB2 (Pythagoras Theorem)
⇒ AB2 = (10)2 + (10)2 (OA = OB = 10cm)
⇒ AB2 = 100 + 100 = 200
⇒ AB = √200 = 10√2cm

Thus, the length of the chord is 10√2cm.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Q63. The areas of two similar triangles are 121cm2 and 64cm2 respectively. If the median of the first triangle is 12.1cm, 1 Mark
then the corresponding median of the other triangle is:
1. 11cm.
2. 8.8cm.
3. 11.1cm.
4. 8.1cm.

Ans: 2. 8.8cm.
Solution:
Given: The area of two similar triangles is 121cm2 and 64cm2 respectively. The median of the first triangle is 12.1cm.
To find: Corresponding medians of the other triangle.
We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their medians.
 2
ar(triangle 1) median 1
= ( )
ar(triangle 2) median 2

2
121 12.1
= ( )
64 median 2

Taking square root on both side, we get,

11 12.1cm
=
8 median 2

⇒ median2 = 8.8cm
Hence the correct answer is B.

Q64. In a △ABC, perpendicular AD from A on BC meets BC at D. If BD = 8cm, DC = 2cm and AD = 4cm, then: 1 Mark
1. △ABC is isosceles.
2. △ABC is equilateral.
3. AC = 2AB.
4. △ABC is right-angled at A.

Ans: 4. △ABC is right-angled at A.

Solution:
in △ABC, AD ⊥ BC
BD = 8cm, DC = 2cm, AD = 4cm

In right △ACD,
AC2 = AD2 + CD2 (Pythagoras Theorem)
= (4)2 + (2)2 = 16 + 4 = 20
and in right △ABD,
AB2 = AD2 + DB2
= (4)2 + (8)2 = 16 + 64 = 80
and BC2 = (BD + DC)2
= (8 + 2 )2 = (10)2 = 100
AB2 + AC2 = 80 + 20 = 100 = BC2
△ABC is a right triangle whose ∠A = 90
∘

Q65. In the figure, RS || DB || PQ. If CP = PD = 11cm and DR = RA = 3cm. Then the values of x and y are respectively: 1 Mark
1. 12, 10.
2. 14, 6.
3. 10, 7.
4. 16, 8.

Ans: 4. 16, 8.
Solution:
the figure RS || DB || PQ
CP = PD = 11cm DR = RA = 3cm
In △ABD
RS || BD and AR = RD
1
RS = BD
2
1
y = x or x = 2y
2

Only 16, 8 is possible.

Q66. A man goes 24m due west and then 10m due north. How far is he from the starting point? 1 Mark
 1. 34m
2. 17m
3. 26m
4. 28m

Ans: 3. 26m
Solution:

Let O be the starting point.

From O the man goes west that is towards, W till point A. He then moves 10m due nirth, that is towards N to point B.
△OAB forms a right - angled triangle.

By Pythagoras theorem,
OB2 = OA2 + AB2
OB2 = 242 + 102
OB2 = 576 + 100
OB2 = 676
OB = 26m
So, the man is 26m away from the the starting point.

Q67. In the given figure, ∠BAC = 90 and AD ⊥ BC. Then:

∘
1 Mark

1. BC ⋅ CD = BC
2

2. AB ⋅ AC = BC 2

3. BD ⋅ CD = AD
2

4. AB ⋅ AC = AD
2

Ans: 3. BD ⋅ CD = AD 2

Solution:
In △ABC,
∘
∠ABD = 90 − ∠C

Similarly, in △ACD,
∘
∠CAD = 90 − ∠C

In △DBA and △DAC

∘
∠ADB = ∠CDA = 90
∘
∠ABD = ∠CAD = 90 − ∠C

So, △DBA ∼ △DAC .....(AA criterion of similarity)

BD AD
=
AD CD
2
⇒ BD ⋅ CD = AD

Q68. In an equilateral triangle ABC if AD ⊥ BC, then: 1 Mark

1. 5AB2 = 4AD2
2. 3AB2 = 4AD2
3. 4AB2 = 3AD2
4. 2AB2 = 3AD2

Ans: 2. 3AB2 = 4AD2

Solution:
△ABC is an equilateral triangle and AD ⊥ BC.
 In △ABD, applying Pythagoras theorem, we get,
2 2 2
AB = AD + BD
2
2 2 1 1
AB = AD + ( BC) ( ∵ BD = BC)
2 2

2
2 2 1
AB = AD + ( AB) ( ∵ AB = BC)
2

2 2 1 2
AB = AD + AB
4
2 2
3AB = 4AD

We got the result as B.

Q69. In an isosceles triangle ABC, if AB = AC = 25cm and BC = 14cm, then the measure of altitude from A on BC is: 1 Mark
1. 20cm.
2. 22cm.
3. 18cm.
4. 24cm.

Ans: 4. 24cm.
Solution:

△ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC = 25cm, BC = 14cm

From A, draw AD ⊥ BC
D is mid-point of BC
1 1
BD = BC = × 14 = 7cm
2 2

Now in right △ABD

AD2 = AB2 - BD2
= (25)2 - (7)2 = 625 - 49 = 576 = (24)2
AD = 24cm.

Q70. Match the following columns. 1 Mark

Column
Column I
II
A man goes 10m due east and then 20m due north. His distance from the starting
(a) (p) 25√3
point is .... m.
(b)In an equilateral triangle with each side 10cm, the altitude is ..... cm. (q) 5√3
(c) The area of an equilateral triangle having each side 10cm is .... cm2. (r) 10√5
The length of diagonal of a rectangle having length 8m and breadth 6m is .... m.
(d) (s) 10

The correct answer is:

1. _____.
2. _____.
3. _____.
4. _____.

Ans: Column I Column II

(a) A man goes 10m due east and then 20m due north. His distance from the starting point is .... m. (r) 10√5

(b) In an equilateral triangle with each side 10cm, the altitude is ..... cm. (q) 5√3
(c) The area of an equilateral triangle having each side 10cm is .... cm2. (p) 25√3
 (d) The length of diagonal of a rectangle having length 8m and breadth 6m is .... m. (s) 10

Since △OAB forms a right-angled triangle,

By Pythagoras theorem,
OB2 = OA2 + AB2
⇒ OB2 = 102 + 202
⇒ OB2 = 10√5

Let △ABC be an equilateral triangle.

We know that,
In an equilateral triangle the altitude is same as the median.
So, BD = DC = 5cm
By Pythagoras theorem,
AC2 = AD2 + DC2
⇒ AD2 = AC2 - DC2
⇒ AD2 = 102 - 52
⇒ AD2 = 102 - 52
⇒ AD2 = 75
⇒ AD = 5√3cm
Area of an equilateral triangle
√3 2
= (side)
4

√3 2
= (10)
4

2
= 25√3cm

(Length of the diagonal of the rectangle)2 = length2 + breadth

⇒ (Length of the diagonal of the rectangle)2 = 82 + 62
⇒ (Length of the diagonal of the rectangle)2 = 100
⇒ (Length of the diagonal of the rectangle)2 = 10m

Q71. In △ABC, DE || BC so that AD = 2.4cm, AE = 3.2cm and EC = 4.8cm. Then, AB =? 1 Mark

1. 3.6cm
2. 6cm
3. 6.4cm
4. 7.2cm

Ans: 2. 6cm
Solution:
In △ABC, DE || BC
By Basic Proportionality theorem,
AD AE
=
DB EC
2.4 3.2
⇒ =
DB 4.8
2.4×4.8
⇒ BD =
3.2

⇒ BD = 3.6cm
 AB = AD + DB = 2.4 + 3.6 = 6cm

Q72. A ladder 25m long just reaches the top of a building 24m high from the ground. What is the distance of the foot 1 Mark
of the ladder from the building?
1. 7m
2. 14m
3. 21m
4. 24.5m

Ans: 1. 7m
Solution:

Let BW be the ladder and OB be the building.

△BOW forms a righ-angled triangle.

By Pythagoras theorem,
BW2 = OW2 + OB2
OW2 = BW2 - OB2
OW2 = 252 - 242
OW2 = (25 - 24)(25 + 24) ....(Using (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2)
OW2 = (1) (49)
OW = 7m
So, the distance of the foot of the ladder from the bulling is 7m.

Q73. Match the following columns. 1 Mark

Colum
Column I
n II
(a) In a given △ABC, DE || BC and If AC = 5.6cm then AE = ....cm. (p)6
AD 3
= .
DB 5

(b)If △ABC ∼ △DEF such that 2AB = 3DE and BC = 6cm then EF = ....cm. (q)4
If △ABC ∼ △PQR such that ar(△ABC) : ar(△PQR) = 9 : 16 and BC = 4.5cm t
(c) (r) 3
hen QR ...cm.
In the given figure, AB || CD and OA = (2x + 4)cm, OB = (9x - 21)cm, OC = (2x - 1)cm a
nd OD = 3cm. Then x = ?

(d) (s) 2.1

The correct answer is:

1. _____.
2. _____.
3. _____.
4. _____.

Ans: Column I
Column I
I
(a) In a given △ABC, DE || BC and If AC = 5.6cm then AE = ....cm. (s) 2.1
AD 3
= .
DB 5

(b)If △ABC ∼ △DEF such that 2AB = 3DE and BC = 6cm then EF = ....cm. (q)4
(c) If △ABC ∼ △PQR such that ar(△ABC) : ar(△PQR) = 9 : 16 and BC = 4.5cm then QR ...cm. (p)6
 In the given figure, AB || CD and OA = (2x + 4)cm, OB = (9x - 21)cm, OC = (2x - 1)cm and OD = 3cm. The
nx=?

(d) (s) 3

In a given △ABC, DE || BC
By the Basic proportionality theorem,
AD AE
=
DB EC
3 AE
⇒ =
5 5.6−AE

⇒ AE = 2.1cm

△ABC ∼ △DEF
AB BC
⇒ =
DE EF
3 6
⇒ =
2 EF

⇒ EF = 4cm

△ABC ∼ △PQR
2
ar(△ABC) BC
⇒ =
2
ar(△PQR) QR
2
9 4.5
⇒ =
16 2
QR

2
⇒ QR = 36

⇒ QR = 6cm

Since AB || CD, the quadrilateral is a trapzium.

We know that,
diagonals of a trapzium divede each propertionally.
OA OC
⇒ =
OB OC
2x+4 2x−1
⇒ =
9x−21 3

2
⇒ 6x + 12 = 18x − 51x + 21 = 0

2
⇒ 18x − 51x + 9 = 0

⇒ x = 3 = 0 or x = 1

If x = 1

6
, then OC = 2x − 1 = 2( 1

6
) − 1 < 0

This is not possible since lenght cannot be nagetive.

Q74. Two poles of height 6m and 11m stand vertically upright upright on a plane ground. If distance between their fiit 1 Mark
is 12m then the distance between their tops is:
1. 12m
2. 13m
3. 14m
4. 15m

Ans: 2. 13m
Solution:

Let the poles be AB and CD.

It is given that:
AB = 6m and CD = 11m
 Let AC be 12m.
Draw a perpendicular from B on CD at E.
Then,
BE = 12m
We have to finf BD.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in right-angled triangle BED, we have:
BD2 = BE2 + ED
= 122 + 52 (∴ ED = CD - CE = 11 - 6)
= 144 + 25 = 169
BD = 13m

Q75. In △ABC and △DEF, it is given that AB

DE
=
BC

FD
then: 1 Mark
1. ∠B = ∠E
2. ∠A = ∠D
3. ∠B = ∠D
4. ∠A = ∠F

Ans: 3. ∠B = ∠D
Solution:
In △ABC and △DEF, it is given that AB

DE
=
BC

FD

So, A ↔ E, B ↔ D, C ↔ F
⇒ ∠B = ∠D

Q76. Which of the following is a true statement? 1 Mark

1. Two similar triangles are always congruent.
2. Two figures are similar if they have the same shape and size.
3. Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional.
4. Two polygons are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional.

Ans: 3. Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional.
Solution:
1. Is incorrect. Since two similar triangles, may or may not be similar.
2. Holds even if the size is not the same.
3. Is surely true.
4. Holds only if for the polygon, the corresponding sides are proportional and the corresponding angles are equal.

Q77. △ABC and △BDE are two equilateral triangles such that D is the mid-point of BC. The ratio of the areas of 1 Mark
triangle ABC and BDE is:
1. 2 : 1
2. 1 : 2
3. 4 : 1
4. 1 : 4

Ans: 3. 4 : 1
Solution:
△ABC and △BDE are equilateral triangles and D is the mid-point of PC.

△ABC and △BDE are both equilateral triangles

∴ They are similar also

2 2

{D is mid point of BC}

area of △ABC BC BC
∴ = = 1
2 2
area of △BDE BD ( BC )
2
2 2
BC 4BC 4
= 1
= =
2 2
BC BC 1
4

∴ Ratio is 4 : 1
Q78. In △ABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively such that DE || BC and AD : DB = 3 : 1. If EA =
3.3cm, then AC = 1 Mark
1. 1.1cm.
2. 4cm.
3. 4.4cm.
4. 5.5cm.

Ans: 3. 4.4cm.
Given: In △ABC, D and E are points on the side AB and AC respectively such that DE || BC and AD : DB = 3 : 1. Also, EA = 3.3cm.
To find: AC

In △ABC, DE || BC.
Using corollory of basic proportionality theorem, we have,
AD EA
=
AB AC
AD 3.3
=
AD+BD AC
AD 3.3
1
=
AD+ AD AC
3

EC = 4.4cm

Hence the correct answer is C.

Q79. The areas of two similar triangles are in respectively 9cm2 and 16cm2. The ratio of their corresponding sides is: 1 Mark
1. 3 : 4
2. 4 : 3
3. 2 : 3
4. 4 : 5

Ans: 1. 3 : 4
Solution:
Given, two similar △s
Ratio of areas = (Ratio corresponding sides)2
9 2
⇒ = (Ratio of corresponding sides)
16
3
⇒ Ratio corresponding sides =
4

Q80. Sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 4 : 9. Areas of these triangles are in the ratio. 1 Mark
1. 2 : 3
2. 4 : 9
3. 81 : 16
4. 16 : 81

Ans: 4. 16 : 81
Solution:
Triangles are similar and the ratio of their sides is 4 : 9
The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles are proportion to the square oT their corresponding sides
Ratio in their areas = (4)2 : (9)2 = 16 : 81

Q81. In △ABC, DE || BC so that AD = (7x - 4)cm, AE = (5x - 2)cm, DB = (3x + 4)cm and EC = 3x cm. Then, we have: 1 Mark

1. x = 3
2. x = 5
3. x = 4
 4. x = 2.5

Ans: 3. x = 4
Solution:
In △ABC, DE || BC
By Basic proportionality theorem,
AD AE
=
DB EC
7x−4 5x−2
⇒ =
3x+4 3x

2 2
⇒ 21x − 12x = 15x + 14x − 8

2
⇒ 6x − 26x + 8 = 0

2
⇒ 3x − 13x + 4 = 0

⇒ (x − 4)(3x − 1) = 0

⇒ x = 4 or x = 1

If x = then AD = 7x − 4 = 7(
1 1 −5
, ) − 4 = < 0
3 3 3

This is not possible since length cannot be negative.

⇒x=4

Q82. In the given figure, O is the point of intersection of two chords AB and CD such that OB = OD and ∠AOC = 45 ∘
. 1 Mark
Then, △OAC and △ODB are:

1. Equilateral and similar.

2. Equilateral but not similar.
3. Isosceles and similar.
4. Isosceles but not similar.

Ans: 3. Isosceles and similar.

Solution:
In △AOC and △ODB
∠AOC = ∠DOB ....(Vertically opposite angles)

∠OCA = ∠OBD ....(angels in the same segment)

⇒ △OAC ∼ △ODB ....(AA criterion for similarity)

The two triangles are surely not equil ateral,

Since the measure of every angle of an equilateral triangle is 60º.
So, the triangles are isosceles and similar.

Q83. In a △ABC, ∠A = 90 ,
∘
AB = 5cm and AC = 12cm. If AD ⊥ BC, then AD = 1 Mark
1. cm. 13

2. 60

13
cm.

3. 13

60
cm.

2√15
4. 13
cm.

Ans: 2. 60

13
cm.

Solution:

In △ABC and △BDA

∘
∠BAC = ∠ADC = 90

∠B = ∠B (Common)
△ABC ∼ △BDA
 AC BC
= . . . . (1)
AD AB

Using Pythagoras theorem in △ABC we get

2 2
BC = √(12) + (5)

⇒ BC = √144 + 25

⇒ BC = √169

⇒ BC = 13cm

From (1)
12 13
⇒ =
AD 5
12×5
⇒ AD =
13
60
⇒ AD = cm.
13

Q84. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
It S is a point on side PQ of a △PQR such that PS = QS = RS, then:
1. PR × QR = RS2
2. QS + RS = QR2
3. PR + QR = PQ2
4. PS + RS = PR2

Ans: 3. PR + QR = PQ2
Given, in △PQR

PS = QS = RS . . . . . . . (i)

In △ PSR, PS = RS [from Eq.(i)]

⇒ ∠1 = ∠2 . . . . . . (ii)

Similarly, in △RSQ,
⇒ ∠3 = ∠4 . . . . . . (iii)

[Corresponding angles of equal sides are equal]

Now, in △PQR, sum of angles = 180 ∘

∘
⇒ ∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180

∘
⇒ ∠2 + ∠4 + ∠1 + ∠3 = 180

∘
⇒ ∠1 + ∠3 + ∠1 + ∠3 = 180

∘
⇒ 2(∠1 + ∠3) = 180
∘
180 ∘
⇒ ∠1 + ∠3 = = 90
2
∘
∴ ∠R = 90

In △PQR, by Pythagoras theorem,

2 2 2
PR = QR = PQ

Q85. In triangles ABC and DEF, ∠A = ∠E = 40 , AB : ED = AC : EF and ∠F = 65 , then ∠B =

∘ ∘
1 Mark
1. 35°
2. 65°
3. 75°
4. 85°

Ans: 3. 75°
Solution:
In △ABC and △DEF,
∘
∠A = ∠E = 40

AB : ED = AC : EF, ∠F = 65 ∘
 AB AC
⇒ =
ED EF

∵In △ABC and △EDF,

∠A = ∠E (each = 40°)

(given)
AB AC
=
ED EF

∴ △ABC ∼ △EDF (SAS criterion)

∘
∴ ∠C = ∠F = 65

and ∠B = ∠D
But ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180 (Sum of angles of a triangle)
∘

∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ 40 + 65 + ∠C = 180
∘ ∘
⇒ 105 + ∠C = 180
∘ ∘ ∘
∴ ∠C = 180 − 105 = 75

Q86. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral divide each other proportionally then it is a: 1 Mark
1. Parallelogram
2. Trapezium
3. Rectangle
4. Square

Ans: 2. Trapezium
Solution:
Recall that the diagonals of a trapezium divide each other proportionally.
Note that this happens even in a parallelogram, square and rectangle, but without additional information it is not possible to be sure.

Q87. △ABC ∼ △DEF and their perimeters are 32cm and 24cm respectively. If AB = 10cm then DE =? 1 Mark
1. 8cm
2. 7.5cm
3. 15cm
4. 5√3cm

Ans: 2. 7.5cm
Solution:
∴ △ABC ∼ △DEF
Perimeter(△ABC) AB
∴ =
Perimeter(△DEF) DE

32 10
⇒ =
24 DE
10×24
⇒ DE = = 7.5cm
32

Q88. Two poles of height 6m and 11m stand vertically upright on a plane ground. If the distance between their foot is 1 Mark
12m, the distance between their tops is:
1. 12m.
2. 14m.
3. 13m.
4. 11m.

Ans: 3. 13m.
Solution:
Het AB and CD be two poles and distance blw their root is 12m.

ED = CD - CE = 11 - 6 = 5cm
In right △ADE,
AD2 = AE2 + DE2
⇒ AD2 = (12)2 + (5)2
⇒ AD2 = 144 + 25
⇒ AD2 = 169
 ⇒ AD = 13m
Thus distance blw their tops is 13m.

Q89. If in two triangle ABC and DEF, ∠A = ∠E, ∠B = ∠F, then which of the following is not true? 1 Mark
1. BC
=
DF
AC

DE

2.
AB BC
=
DE DF

3. AB AC
=
EF DE

4. BC

DF
=
AB

EF

Ans: 2. AB

DE
=
BC

DF

Solution:

In △ABC and △DEF

∠A = ∠E

∠B = ∠F

∴ △ABC and △DEF are similar triangles

Hence AB BC CA
= =
EF FD DE

Hence the correct answer is B.

Q90. Two isosceles triangles have equal angles and their areas are in the ratio 16 : 25. The ratio of their corresponding 1 Mark
heights is:
1. 4 : 5.
2. 5 : 4.
3. 3 : 2.
4. 5 : 7.

Ans: 1. 4 : 5.
Solution:
Given: two isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles and their areas are in the ratio of 16 : 25.
To find: Ratio of their corresponding heights.

Let △ABC and △PQR be two isosceles triangles such that ∠A = ∠P. Suppose AD ⊥ BC and PS ⊥ QR.
In △ABC and △PQR,
AB AC
=
PQ PR

∠A = ∠P

∴ △ABC ∼ △PQR (SAS similarity)

We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the squares of their corresponding altitudes.
Hence,
2
Ar(△ABC) AD
= ( )
Ar(△PQR) PS

2
16 AD
⇒ = ( )
25 PS

AD 4
⇒ =
PS 5

Hence we got the result as A.

Q91. Two isosceles triangles have their corresponding angles equal and their areas are in the ratio 25 : 36. The ratio of 1 Mark
their corresponding heights is:
1. 25 : 36
2. 36 : 25
 3. 5 : 6
4. 6 : 5

Ans: 3. 5 : 6
Solution:
Since the triangles have correspondin angles equal, the triangles are similar.
Let the areas of the triangles be A1 and A2,
and let their corresponding heights be h1 and h2,
2
ar(A1 ) h
1
= 2
ar(A2 ) h2
2
h
25 1
⇒ = 2
36 h2

h1 5
⇒ =
h2 6

So, the ratio of their heights is 5 : 6.

Q92. In △DEF and △PQR, it is given that ∠D = ∠Q and ∠R = ∠E, then which of the following is not true? 1 Mark
1.
EF DF
=
PR PQ

2.
DE EF
=
PQ RP

3. DE

QR
=
DF

PQ

4. EF

RP
=
DE

QR

Ans: 2. DE

PQ
=
EF

RP

Solution:
In △DEF and △PQR, it is given that ∠D = ∠Q and ∠R = ∠E
So, D ↔ Q, E ↔ R, F ↔ P
DE EF DF
⇒ = =
QR RP QP

So, DE

PQ
=
EF

RP
is not true.

Q93. If ABC is an isosceles triangle and D is a point on BC such that AD ⊥ BC, then: 1 Mark
1. AB2 - AD2 = BD × DC
2. AB2 - AD2 = BD2 - DC2
3. AB2 + AD2 = BD × DC
4. AB2 + AD2 = BD2 - DC2

Ans: 1. AB2 - AD2 = BD × DC

Solution:
If △ABC, AB = AC
D is a point on BC such that

AD ⊥ BC

AD bisects BC at D
In right △ABD,
AB2 = AD2 + BD2
AB2 - AD2 = BD2 = BD × BD = BD × DC (BD = DC).

Q94. ABC and BDE are two equoilateral triangles such tha D is the midpoint of BC. Ratio of the areas of triangles ABC 1 Mark
and BDE is:
1. 1 : 2
2. 2 : 1
3. 1 : 4
4. 4 : 1

Ans: 4. 4 : 1
 Solution:

Given that D is the mid-point of BC,

1
⇒ BD = BC … (i)
2

Since △ABC and △EBD are equilateral triangles.

⇒ △ABC ∼ △EBD
2
ar(△ABC) BC
⇒ =
2
ar(△EBD) BD
2
ar(△ABC) BC
⇒ =
2
ar(△EBD) 1
( BC)
2

2
ar(△ABC) BC
⇒ = 1 2
ar(△EBD) BC
4

ar(△ABC) 4
⇒ =
ar(△EBD) 1

Q95. In a triangle, the perpendicular from the vertex to the base bisect the base. The triangle is: 1 Mark
1. Right-angled
2. Isosceles
3. Scalene
4. Obtuse-angled

Ans: 2. Isosceles
Solution:
In an isosceles triangle, the perpendicular from the vertex to the base bisects the base.

Q96. A vertical pole 6m long casts a shadow of lenghth 3.6m on the ground. What is the height of a tower which casts 1 Mark
a shadow of lenght 18m at the same time?
1. 10.8m
2. 28.8m
3. 32.4m
4. 30m

Ans: 4. 30
Solution:

Let AN be the vertical pole and AW be its shadow.

Let OB be the tower and OW be its shadows.
AW = 3.6cm
AN = 6m
OW = 18m
Ratio of actual lengths = ratio of their shadows
OB OW
⇒ =
AN AW
h 18
⇒ =
6 3.6
6×18
⇒ h =
3.6

⇒ h = 30m

So, the height of the tower is 30m.

Q97. A man goes 24m due west and then 7m due north. How far is he from the starting point? 1 Mark
1. 31m.
2. 17m.
3. 25m.
 4. 26m.

Ans: 3. 25m.
Solution:
Het a man be at O and goes to 24m due west and then 7m due north.
Distance of man from starting point be OB
So,

In right △ABO,
OB2 = AB2 + AO2
⇒ OB2 = (7)2 + (24)2
⇒ OB2 = 49 + 576
⇒ OB2 = 625
⇒ OB = 25m
Thus, the distance of man from starting point is 25m.

Q98. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
The lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 16cm and 12cm. Then, the length of the side of the rhombus is:
1. 9cm
2. 10cm
3. 8cm
4. 20cm

Ans: 2. 10cm
We know that, the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular bisector of each other.
Given, AC = 16cm and BD = 12cm [left]
∴ AO= 8cm, SO = 6cm

and ∠AOB = 90 ∘

In right angled ∠AOB,

AB2 = AO2 + OB2 [by pythagoras theorem]

⇒ AB2 = 82 + 62
⇒ AB2 = 64 + 36
⇒ AB2 = 100
∴ AB = 10cm

Q99. The shadow of a 5-m-long stick is 2m long. At the same time the langht of the shadow of a 12.5-m-high (in m) is: 1 Mark
1. 3.0
2. 3.5
3. 4.5
4. 5.0

Ans: 4. 5.0
Solution:
 Let AN be the long stick and AW be its shadow.
Let OB be the tree and OW be its shadows.
AW = 2cm
AN = 5m
OW = 12.5m
Ratio of actual lengths = ratio of their shadows
OB OW
⇒ =
AN AW
12.5 OW
⇒ =
5 2
12.5×2
⇒ OW =
5

⇒ OW = 5.0m

So, the height of the tower is 5.m.

Q100. In a thombus of side 10cm, one of the diagonals is 12cm long. The length of the second diagonal is: 1 Mark
1. 20cm
2. 18cm
3. 16cm
4. 22cm

Ans: 3. 16cm
Solution:

In an rhombus, the diagonals are perpendicular bisetoes of each other.

So, OD = BD = 6cm
1

In right-angled △AOD,
AO2 = AO2 + OD2
⇒ AO2 = AD2 - OD2
⇒ AO2 = 102 - 62
⇒ AO2 = 100 - 36
⇒ AO2 = 64
⇒ AO = 8cm
So, AC = 2AO = 2(8) = 16cm
Thus, the length of the second diagonal is 16cm.

Q101. In △ABC, it is given that AB = 9cm, BC = 6cm and CA = 7.5cm. Also, △DEF is given such that EF = 8cm and 1 Mark
△DEF ∼ △ABC. Then, perimeter of △DEF 1s:

1. 22.5cm
2. 25cm
3. 27cm
4. 30cm

Ans: 4. 30cm
Solution:
△ABC ∼ △DEF
Perimeters of △DEF EF
⇒ =
Perimeters of △ABC BC
Perimeters of △DEF 8
⇒ =
AB+BC+AC 6

Perimeters of △DEF 8
⇒ =
9+6+7.5 6

Perimeters of △DEF 4
⇒ =
22.5 3
 4×22.5
⇒ Perimeters of △DEF =
3

⇒ Perimeters of △DEF = 30cm

Q102. If △ABC and △DEF are similar such that 2AB = DE and BC = 8cm, then EF = 1 Mark
1. 16cm.
2. 12cm.
3. 8cm.
4. 4cm.

Ans: 1. 16cm.
Solution:
Given, △ABC ∼ △DEF
AB BC
∴ =
DE EF
AB 8
⇒ =
2AB EF

⇒ EF = 8 × 2

⇒ EF = 16cm

Q103. If △ABC is an equilateral triangle such that AD ⊥ BC, then AD2 = 1 Mark
1. DC
3 2

2. 2DC 2

3. 3CD
2

4. 4DC
2

Ans: 3. 3CD 2

Solution:
In equilateral △ABC, AD ⊥ BC

AD bisects BC at D

∴ BD = DC
Now in right △ADC,
AC2 = AD2 + DC2 (Pythagoras Theorem)
AD2 = AC2 - DC2
= BC2 - DC2 (∵ AC = BC = AB)
= (2DC)2 - DC2 (∵ D is mid point of BC)
= 4DC2 - DC2 = 3DC2
= 3CD2

Q104. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
If in two traingles ABC and PQR, , then:
AB BC CA
= =
QR PR PQ

1. △PQR ∼ △CAB
2. △PQR ∼ △ABC
3. △CBA ∼ △PQR
4. △BCA ∼ △PQR

Ans: 3. △CBA ∼ △PQR

Given, in two △PQR = AB BC CA
= =
QR PR PQ

Which shows that sidles of one triangle are proportional to the side of thew other triangle, then their Corresponding angles are also
equal, so by SSS similarity, triangles are similar.
i.e., △CAB ∼ △PQR
Q105. △ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC = 13cm and the length of altitude from A on BC is 5cm. Then, BC =? 1 Mark
1. 12cm
2. 16cm
3. 18cm
4. 24cm

Ans: 4. 24cm
Solution:

let △ABC be the isosceles triangle and AD be the altitude.

The height of an isosceles triangle is the same as its median.
So, BD = DC
△ADB is a right-angled triangle.

By Pythagoras theorem,
AB2 = AD2 + BD2
⇒ BD2 = AB2 - AD2
⇒ BD2 = 132 - 52
⇒ BD2 = 169 - 25
⇒ BD2 = 144
⇒ BD = 12cm
⇒ DC = 2cm
So, BC = 12 + 12 = 24cm.

Q106. In a △ABC, if DE is drawn parallel to BC, cutting AB and AC at D and E respectively such that AB = 7.2cm, AC = 1 Mark
6.4cm and AD = 4.5cm. Then, AE =?

1. 5.4cm
2. 4cm
3. 3.6cm
4. 3.2cm

Ans: 2. 4cm
Solution:
In △ABC, DE || BC
By Basic proportionality theorem,
AE AD
=
AC AB
AE 4.5
⇒ =
6.4 7.2
4.5×6.4
⇒ AE =
7.2

⇒ AE = 4cm

Q107. Tick the correct answer and justify: 1 Mark

 ABC and BDE are two equilateral triangles such that D is the mid-point of BC. Ratio of the areas of triangles ABC
and BDE is:
1. 2 : 1
2. 1 : 2
3. 4 : 1
4. 1 : 4

Ans: 3. 4 : 1
△ABC and △BDE are both equilateral triangles.
∴ △ABC ∼ △BDE

[Using AAA similar condition].

We know that the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the squares of any two corresponding sides.
2
ar(△ABC) AB
∴ =
2
ar(△BDE) BD
2
ar(△ABC) BC
⇒ = ( )
ar(△BDE) BD

[∴ AB = BC = CA]
2
ar(△ABC) 2BD
⇒ = ( )
ar(△BDE) BD

ar(△ABC) 4
⇒ =
ar(△BDE) 1

Q108. In a △ABC, point D is on side AB and point E is on side AC, such that BCED is a trapezium. If DE : BC = 3 : 5, then 1 Mark
Area(△ADE) : Area(□BCED) =

1. 3 : 4.
2. 9 : 16.
3. 3 : 5.
4. 9 : 25.

Ans: 2. 9 : 16.
Solution:

Given: In △ABC, D is on side AB and point E is on side AC, such that BCED is a trapezium. DE : BC = 3 : 5.
To find: Calculate the ratio of the areas of △ADE and the trapezium BCED.
In △ADE and △ABC,
∠ADE = ∠B (Corresponding angles)

∠A = ∠A (Common)

∴ △ADE ∼ △ABC (AA similarity)

We know that
2
Ar(△ADE) DE
= 2
Ar(△ABC) BC
2
Ar(△ADE) 3
= 2
Ar(△ABC) 5

Ar(△ADE) 9
=
Ar(△ABC) 25

Let area of △ADE = 9x sq. units and area of △ABC = 25x sq. units
Ar[trap BCED] = Ar(△ABC) − Ar(△ADE)

= 25x − 9x

= 16x sq. units

Now,
Ar(△ADE) 9x
=
Ar(trap BCED) 16x

Ar(△ADE) 9
=
Ar(trap BCED) 16

Hence the correct answer is B.

Q109. If D, E, F are the mid-points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively of △ABC, then the ratio of the areas of triangles 1 Mark
DEF and ABC is:
1. 1 : 4
 2. 1 : 2
3. 2 : 3
4. 4 : 5

Ans: 1. 1 : 4
Solution:
Given: In △ABC, D, E and F are the midpoints of BC, CA, and AB respectively.
To find: Ratio of the areas of △DEF and △ABC
Since it is given that D and, E are the midpoints of BC, and AC respectively.
Therefore DE || AB, DE || FA ….(1)
Again it is given that D and, F are the midpoints of BC, and, AB respectively.
Therefore, DF || CA, DF || AE …(2)
From (1) and (2) we get AFDE is a parallelogram.
Similarly we can prove that BDEF is a parallelogram.
Now, in △ADE and △ABC
gm
∠FDE = ∠A (Opposite angles of || AFDE)
gm
∠DEF = ∠B (Opposite angles of || BDEF)

We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
2
ar(△DEF) DE
= ( )
ar(△ABC) AB

1 2
ar(△DEF) AB
2 1
= ( ) (Since DE = AB)
ar(△ABC) AB 2

ar(△DEF) 1
= ( )
ar(△ABC) 4

Hence the correct option is A.

Q110. In a △ABC, it is given that AD is the internal bisector of ∠A. If AB = 10cm, AC = 14cm and BC = 6cm, then CD = ? 1 Mark

1. 4.8cm
2. 3.5cm
3. 7cm
4. 10.5cm

Ans: 2. 3.5cm
Solution:
since AD is the bisector of ∠A,
by the angle bisector theorem,
10 6−x
=
14 x

⇒ 10x = 84 − 14x

⇒ 24x = 84

⇒ x = 3.5

So, CD = 3.5cm.

Q111. △ABC is such that AB = 3cm, BC = 2cm and CA = 2.5cm. If △DEF ∼ △ABC and EF = 4cm, then perimeter of 1 Mark
△DEF is:

1. 7.5cm.
2. 15cm.
3. 22.5cm.
4. 30cm.
Ans: 2. 15cm.
Solution:
△DEF ∼ △ABC

AB = 3cm, BC = 2cm, CA = 2.5cm, EF = 4cm.

△s are similar
DE EF FD
= =
AB BC CA
DE 4 FD
⇒ = =
3 2 2.5

Now
DE 4
=
3 2
3×4
⇒ DE = = 6cm
2

and FD = 4 4×2.5
⇒ FD = = 5cm
2 2

∴ Perimeter of △DEF
= 6 + 4 + 5 = 15cm.

Q112. In △ABC, DE || BC such that AC = 5.6cm then AE =? 1 Mark

AD 3
= .
DB 5

1. 4.2cm
2. 3.1cm
3. 2.8cm
4. 2.1cm

Ans: 4. 2.1cm
Solution:
In △ABC, DE || BC
By Basic proportionality theorem,
AD AE
=
DB EC
AD AE
⇒ =
DB AC−AE
3 AE
⇒ =
5 5.6−AE

⇒ 3(5.6 − AE) = 5AE

⇒ 16.8 − 3AE) = 5AE

⇒ 8AE = 16.8

⇒ AE = 2.1cm

Q113. If △ABC ∼ △DEF such that DE = 3cm, EF = 2cm, DF = 2.5cm, BC = 4cm, then perimeter of △ABC is: 1 Mark
1. 18cm.
2. 20cm.
3. 12cm.
4. 15cm.

Ans: 4. 15cm.
Solution:

△ABC ∼ △DEF

DE = 3cm, EF = 2cm, DF = 2.5cm, BC = 4cm

∵ △ABC ∼ △DEF

∴ Perimeter of △DEF
= DE + EF + DF
= 3 + 2 + 2.5 = 7.5cm
Now AB BC AC AB+BC+CA
= = =
DE EF DF DE+EF+DF
 4 AB+BC+CA
= =
2 7.5
4×7.5
⇒ AB + BC + CA = = 15
2

∴ Perimeter of △ABC = 15cm.

Q114. In an equilateral triangle ABC, if AD ⊥ BC then which of the following is true? 1 Mark

1. 2AB2 = 3AD2
2. 4AB2 = 3AD2
3. 3AB2 = 4AD2
4. 3AB2 = 2AD2

Ans: 3. 3AB2 = 4AD2

Solution:
In an equilateral triangle, the perpendicular from the vertex to the base is bisects the base.
In right-angled △ADC,
AB2 = AD2 + BD2
⇒ AB2 = AD2 + BD2
2
2 2 1
⇒ AB = AD + ( BC)
2

2
2 2 1
⇒ AB = AD + ( AB) … (∴ AB = BC)
2

2 2 1 2
⇒ AB = AD + AB
4
2 1 2 2
⇒ AB − AB = AD
4
3 2 2
⇒ AB = AD
4
2 2
⇒ 3AB = 4AD

Q115. △ABC is a right triangle right-angled at A and AD ⊥ BC. Then, BD

DC
= 1 Mark
2

1. ( AB

AC
)

2.
AB

AC
2

3. (
AB
)
AD

4.
AB

AD

Ans: 1. (
2
AB
)
AC

Solution:

In right angled △ABC, ∠A = 90

∘

AD ⊥ BC

∴ △ABD ∼ △ABC
AB BD 2
∴ = ⇒ AB = BD × BC . . . (i)
BC AB

Similarly △ACD ∼ △ABC

AC DC 2
∴ = ⇒ AC = DC × BC . . . (ii)
BC AC

Dividing (ii) by (i)

2 2
BD×BC AB BD AB
= 2
⇒ = 2
DC×BC AC DC AC
2

Hence BD AB
=
2
DC AC

Q116. In an isosceles △ABC, if AC = BC and AB2 = 2AC2 then ∠C =? 1 Mark

1. 30º
 2. 45º
3. 60º
4. 90º

Ans: 4. 90º
Solution:
In an isosceles △ABC, given AC = BC
AB2 = 2AC2
⇒ AB2 = BC2 + AC2 ....(∴ AC = BC)
by the Converse of Pythagoras theorem,
△ABC will be an isosceles right-angled triangle.

Since AB will be the hypotenuse, the angle opposite AB that is, ∠C = 90 ∘

.

Q117. Choose the correct answer from the given four options: 1 Mark
∘
In ∠BAC = 90 and AD ⊥ BC. Then,

Traingles
1. BD × CD = BC2
2. AB × AC = BC2
3. BD × CD = AD2
4. AB × AC = AD2

Ans: 3. BD × CD = AD2

∘
∠D = ∠D = 90
∘
∠DBA = ∠DAC [each equal to 90 − < c]

∴ △ADB ∼ △ADC [by AAA simillariy criterion]

BD AD
∴ =
AD CD
2
⇒ BD × CD = AD