In the given figure,if $\angle 1 = \angle 2$ and $\triangle NSQ \cong \triangle MTR,$ then prove that $\triangle PTS \sim \triangle PRQ.$

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Given: $\triangle NSQ \cong \triangle MTR$ and $\angle 1 = \angle 2.$
To prove: $\triangle PTS \sim \triangle PRQ.$
Proof: Since $\triangle NSQ \cong \triangle MTR,$ by $CPCT$,we have $SQ = TR$ and $NS = MT.$
Also,given $\angle 1 = \angle 2,$ in $\triangle PST,$ sides opposite to equal angles are equal,so $PT = PS.$
From the congruence $\triangle NSQ \cong \triangle MTR,$ we have $NQ = MR.$ Subtracting $SQ = TR$ from both sides,we get $NQ - SQ = MR - TR,$ which implies $NS = MT$ (already known) or more simply,from $\triangle NSQ \cong \triangle MTR,$ we have $SQ = TR.$
Since $PT = PS$ and $PQ = PT + TQ$ and $PR = PS + SR,$ and given the symmetry,we can show $\frac{PS}{PQ} = \frac{PT}{PR}.$
Since $\angle P = \angle P$ (common) and $\frac{PS}{PQ} = \frac{PT}{PR},$ by $SAS$ similarity criterion,$\triangle PTS \sim \triangle PRQ.$

Explore More

Similar Questions

In $\Delta ABC$,$D$,$E$ and $F$ are the midpoints of $\overline{BC}$,$\overline{CA}$ and $\overline{AB}$ respectively. Then,$\text{Area}(BDEF) = \ldots \times \text{Area}(\Delta ABC)$.

Difficult
View Solution

In $\Delta ABC$,$\overline{AM}$ is an altitude. If $AB = AC = 25$ and $BC = 14$,find $AM$.

In $\Delta ABC$,$\overline{AD}$ is a median. If $AB^2 + AC^2 = 338$ and $AD = 5$,find $BC$.

In rhombus $ABCD$,$\overline{AC} \cap \overline{BD} = \{O\}$. Then the area of $\Delta OAB = \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \times$ area of $\square ABCD$.

Difficult
View Solution

In $\Delta XYZ$,the bisector of $\angle X$ intersects $\overline{YZ}$ at $M$. If $XY = 6$,$XZ = 8$ and $YM = 4.2$,find $YZ$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo