Exercise 15A

In the figure, given below, straight lines AB and CD intersect at P; and AC || BD. Prove that: (i) ∆APC and ∆BPD are similar. (ii) If BD = 2.4 cm, AC = 3.6 cm, PD = 4.0 cm and PB = 3.2 cm; find the lengths of PA and PC.

Answer: (I) In \[\vartriangle \mathbf{APC}\text{ }\mathbf{and}\text{ }\vartriangle \mathbf{BPD}\]we have \[\angle APC\text{ }=\angle BPD\] [Vertically inverse angles] \[\angle ACP\text{ }=\angle...

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