In Fig. 6.56, PS is the bisector of ∠QPR of ΔPQR. Prove that QS/SR = PQ/PR

Solution:

According to Basic Proportionality Theorem, if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

Draw a line parallel to PS, through R, which intersects QP produced at T.

From the figure, PS || RT

In ΔQPR

∠QPS = ∠SPR (Since PS is the bisector of ∠QPR) ...... (i)

But, ∠PRT = ∠SPR (alternate interior angles)...... (ii)

∠QPS = ∠PTR (Corresponding angles)..... (iii)

From equations (i), (ii), and (iii)

∠PTR = ∠PRT

Thus, PR = PT (Since in a triangle sides opposite to equal angles are equal) ....... (iv)

In ΔQRT, PS || RT

QS/SR = QP/PT (Basic Proportionality Theorem)

Thus, QS/SR = QP/PR [From (iv)]

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6

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In Fig. 6.56, PS is the bisector of ∠QPR of ΔPQR. Prove that QS/SR = PQ/PR

NCERT Class 10 Maths Solutions Chapter 6 Exercise 6.6 Question 1

Summary:

In the given figure, PS is the bisector of ∠QPR of ΔPQR. Hence we have proved that QS/SR = PQ/PR.

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