Concept explainers
To find: Whether the statement is true or false and justification for the answer.
Answer to Problem 20HP
The given statement is incorrect and the correct ratio is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The statement is, “
Calculation:
Since,
Since the corresponding sides of the similar triangles are in ratio, the above equation is written.
It is clear from above solution that
Therefore, the given statement is incorrect and the correct ratio is
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