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Question:

In Fig., QR/QS = QT/PR and ∠1 = ∠2. Show that ΔPQS ≅ ΔTQR.

Solution:

In ΔPQR,
Since, ∠1 = ∠2
∴ PR = PQ (Opposite sides of equal angles are equal) (1)
In ΔPQS and ΔTQR,
QR/QS = QT/PR (Given)
i.e., QR/QS = QT/PQ (From 1)
Also, ∠Q is common
∴ By SAS criterion of similarity, ΔPQS ≅ ΔTQR.