Q.ABC and POR are two similar triangles. If BC = 5 cm, QR = 4 cm, and the height AD = 3 cm, then what is the length of the height PE? (a) 4.2 cm (b) 1.25 cm (c) 5.4 cm (d) 2.4 cm
Answer: D
Since \(\triangle\)ABC and \(\triangle\)POR are similar triangles, \(\therefore \frac{PE}{AD} = \frac{QR}{BC}\) So, \(PE = \frac{QR \times AD}{BC} = \frac{4 \times 3}{5} = \frac{12}{5} = 2.4\) \(\therefore\) The height PE is 2.4 cm.
Similar Questions