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Download Solution PDFΔDEF and ΔGHI are two similar triangles. If DE = 64 cm, GH = 24 cm and the perimeter of ΔGHI is 72 cm, then what is the sum of the lengths (in cm) of the sides EF and FD of the ΔDEF?
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Download Solution PDFGiven:
ΔDEF and ΔGHI are two similar triangles
DE = 64 cm
GH = 24 cm
Perimeter of ΔGHI = 72 cm
Formula used:
In similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding sides is equal
If \(\frac{DE}{GH} = \frac{EF}{HI} = \frac{FD}{GI}\) , then the ratio of perimeters is also equal to the ratio of corresponding sides
Calculation:
Ratio of corresponding sides = \(\frac{DE}{GH} = \frac{64}{24}\) = \(\frac{8}{3}\)
⇒ Ratio of perimeters = 8/3
Let the perimeter of ΔDEF be PDEF
⇒ \(\frac{P_{DEF}}{72} = \frac{8}{3}\)
⇒ \(P_{DEF} = 72 \times \frac{8}{3} \)
⇒ \(P_{DEF} = 192 \, \text{cm}\)
Sum of the lengths of EF and FD = PDEF - DE
⇒ 192 - 64 = 128 cm
∴ The correct answer is option (2).
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