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Class 9th Mathematics CBSE Solution
Exercise 7.1
  1. In quadrilateral ACBD, AC = AD and AB bisects A (see Fig. 7.16). Show that ABC…
  2. ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC and DAB = CBA (see Fig. 7.17). Prove…
  3. AD and BC are equal perpendiculars to a line segment AB (see Fig. 7.18). Show…
  4. l and m are two parallel lines intersected by another pair of parallel lines p…
  5. Line l is the bisector of an angle A and B is any point on l. BP and BQ are…
  6. In Fig. 7.21, AC = AE, AB = AD and BAD = EAC. Show that BC = DE. n…
  7. AB is a line segment and P is its mid-point. D and E are points on the same side…
  8. In right triangle ABC, right angled at C, M is the mid-point of hypotenuse AB. C…
Exercise 7.2
  1. In an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, the bisectors of B and C intersect…
  2. In ABC, AD is the perpendicular bisector of BC (see Fig. 7.30). Show that ABC is…
  3. ABC is an isosceles triangle in which altitudes BE and CF are drawn to equal…
  4. ABC is a triangle in which altitudes BE and CF to sides AC and AB are equal (see…
  5. ABC and DBC are two isosceles triangles on the same base BC (see Fig. 7.33).…
  6. ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC. Side BA is produced to D such…
  7. ABC is a right angled triangle in which A = 90 and AB = AC. Find B and C.…
  8. Show that the angles of an equilateral triangle are 60 each.
Exercise 7.3
  1. ABC and DBC are two isosceles triangles on the same base BC and vertices A and D…
  2. AD is an altitude of an isosceles triangle ABC in which AB = AC. Show that (i)…
  3. Two sides AB and BC and median AM of one triangle ABC are respectively equal to…
  4. BE and CF are two equal altitudes of a triangle ABC. Using RHS congruence rule,…
  5. ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC. Draw AP BC to show that B = C.…
Exercise 7.4
  1. Show that in a right angled triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side.…
  2. In Fig. 7.48, sides AB and AC of ABC are extended to points P and Q…
  3. In Fig. 7.49, B A and C D. Show that AD BC
  4. AB and CD are respectively the smallest and longest sides of a quadrilateral…
  5. In Fig 7.51, PR PQ and PS bisects QPR. Prove that PSR PSQ
  6. Show that of all line segments drawn from a given point not on it, the…
Exercise 7.5
  1. ABC is a triangle. Locate a point in the interior of ABC which is equidistant…
  2. In a triangle locate a point in its interior which is equidistant from all the…
  3. In a huge park, people are concentrated at three points (see Fig. 7.52): A:…
  4. Complete the hexagonal and star shaped Rangolies [see Fig. 7.53 (i) and (ii)] by…

Exercise 7.1
Question 1.

In quadrilateral ACBD,
AC = AD and AB bisects ∠ A (see Fig. 7.16). Show that Δ ABC ≅Δ ABD.

What can you say about BC and BD?



Answer:

It is given in the question that:

AC = AD and,


AB bisects ∠A


To prove:


Proof: In


AB = AB (Common)


AC = AD (Given)


∠CAB = ∠DAB (AB is bisector)


Therefore,

(SAS) Definition: Triangles are congruent if any pair of corresponding sides and their included angles are equal in both triangles.

By SAS congruence,

Hence, Proved.

BC and BD are of equal length by C.P.C.T.


Question 2.

ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC and∠ DAB = ∠ CBA (see Fig. 7.17). Prove that

(i) Δ ABD ≅Δ BAC

(ii) BD = AC

(iii) ∠ ABD = ∠ BAC.



Answer:

It is given in the question that:

AD = BC and

∠DAB = ∠CBA

(i) In ΔABD and ΔBAC,

AB = BA (Common)

∠DAB = ∠CBA (Given)

AD = BC (Given)

Therefore By SAS congruence

ΔABD ≅ ΔBAC

(ii) Since,

ΔABD ≅ ΔBAC

Therefore,

BD = AC (By c.p.c.t)


(iii) Since,

ΔABD ≅ ΔBAC

Therefore,

∠ABD = ∠BAC (By c.p.c.t)


Question 3.

AD and BC are equal perpendiculars to a line segment AB (see Fig. 7.18). Show that CD bisects AB.



Answer:

It is given in the question that:

AD and BC are equal perpendiculars to AB


To prove: CD bisects AB


Proof: In ΔAOD and ΔBOC


∠A = ∠B (Perpendicular)


∠AOD = ∠BOC (Vertically opposite angle)


AD = BC (Given)


Therefore,

AAS Postulate (Angle-Angle-Side) If two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding parts of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

By AAS congruence,

ΔAOD ≅ ΔBOC


Now,


AO = OB (By c.p.c.t)


CD bisects AB


Question 4.

l and m are two parallel lines intersected by another pair of parallel lines p and q(see Fig. 7.19). Show that Δ ABC ≅Δ CDA.


Answer:

It is given in the figure given,

l parallel to m

And, p parallel to q

To prove:- ΔABC ≅ ΔCDA
In ΔABC and ΔCDA

∠BCA = ∠DAC (Alternate interior angles)

∠BAC = ∠DCA (Alternate interior angles)

AC = AC (common)

Two angles and one side in between are equal, therefore, By ASA congruence,

ΔABC ≅ ΔCDA


Question 5.

Line l is the bisector of an angle ∠ A and B is any point on l. BP and BQ are perpendiculars from B to the arms of ∠ A (see Fig. 7.20). Show that:

(i) Δ APB ≅Δ AQB

(ii) BP = BQ or B is equidistant from the arms of ∠ A.



Answer:


Given: l is the bisector of an ∠A, BP and BQ are perpendiculars


(i)
To Prove:
Proof:
In

∠P = ∠Q (Right angles)

∠BAP = ∠BAQ (l is the bisector)

AB = AB (Common)

Congruent Triangles - Two angles and an opposite side (AAS) Definition: Triangles are congruent if two pairs of corresponding angles and a pair of opposite sides are equal in both triangles.

Therefore,

By AAS congruence,

Hence, Proved.

(ii) BP = BQ (By c.p.c.t)

Therefore,

B is equidistant from the arms of ∠A


Question 6.

In Fig. 7.21, AC = AE, AB = AD and∠ BAD = ∠ EAC. Show that BC = DE.



Answer:

Given:

AC = AE

AB = AD and,

∠BAD = ∠EAC

To show: BC = DE

Proof:

∠BAD = ∠EAC
Adding ∠DAC both sides

∠BAD + ∠DAC = ∠EAC + ∠DAC

∠BAC = ∠EAD

In

AC = AE (Given)

∠BAC = ∠EAD

AB = AD (Given)

Therefore,

The Side Angle Side postulate (often abbreviated as SAS) states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then these two triangles are congruent.

By SAS congruence,

BC = DE (By c.p.c.t)

Hence, Proved.

Question 7.

AB is a line segment and P is its mid-point. D and E are points on the same side of AB such that ∠ BAD = ∠ ABE and ∠ EPA = ∠ DPB (see Fig. 7.22). Show that
(i) Δ DAP ≅ Δ EBP

(ii) AD = BE



Answer:

It is given in the question that:

P is the mid-point of AB


∠BAD = ∠ABE and,


∠EPA = ∠DPB


(i) ∠EPA = ∠DPB
Adding ∠DPE both sides

∠EPA + ∠DPE = ∠DPB + ∠DPE


∠DPA = ∠EPB


In


∠DPA = ∠EPB


AP = BP (P is the mid-point of AB)


∠BAD = ∠ABE (Given)


Therefore,

By ASA congruence,


(ii) AD = BE (By c.p.c.t)


Question 8.

In right triangle ABC, right angled at C, M is the mid-point of hypotenuse AB. C is joined to M and produced to a point D such that DM = CM. Point D is joined to point B(see Fig. 7.23). Show that:

(i) Δ AMC ≅Δ BMD

(ii) ∠DBC is a right angle.

(iii) Δ DBC ≅Δ ACB

(iv) CM =AB


Answer:


Given: ∠ACB = 90o, M is the mid-point of AB and DM = CM


(i) In

AM = BM (M is the mid-point)

∠CMA = ∠DMB (Vertically opposite angle)

CM = DM (Given)

Therefore by SAS congruency.

(ii) ∠ACM = ∠BDM (By c.p.c.t)

Therefore,

AC parallel to BD as alternate interior angles are equal

Now,

∠ACB + ∠DBC = 180o (Co-interior angles)

90o + ∠B = 180o

∠DBC = 90o

(iii) In

BC = CB (Common)

∠ACB = ∠DBC (Right angles)

DB = AC (By c.p.c.t already proved)

By SAS congruence rule,


(iv) DC = AB ()

DM = CM = AM = BM (M is the mid-point)

DM + CM = AM + BM

CM + CM = AB

CM = AB



Exercise 7.2
Question 1.

In an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, the bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ C intersect each other at O. Join A to O. Show that:

(i) OB = OC

(ii) AO bisects ∠ A


Answer:

Given: AB = AC

The bisectors of ∠B and ∠C intersect each other at O



(i)
To Prove = OB = OC
Proof:
ABC is an isosceles with AB = AC

Therefore,

∠B = ∠C

Multiplying both sides by 1/2, we get,

∠B = ∠C (Bisectors of angles are also be equal)

∠OBC = ∠OCB (Angles bisectors)

OB = OC (Side opposite to the equal angles are equal)


(ii)

To Prove: AO bisects angle A

Proof:

In

AB = AC (Given)

AO = AO (Common)

OB = OC (Proved above)

Therefore,

By SSS congruence rule

∠BAO = ∠CAO (By c.p.c.t)

Thus,

AO bisects ∠A


Question 2.

In Δ ABC, AD is the perpendicular bisector of BC (see Fig. 7.30). Show that Δ ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC.



Answer:

Given: AD is the perpendicular bisector of BC

To show: AB = AC

Proof: In


AD = AD (Common)


∠ADB = ∠ADC


BD = CD (AD is the perpendicular bisector)

Therefore,


By SAS congruence axiom,



[CPCT: "Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent"]

AB = AC (By c.p.c.t)

Hence, Proved.

Question 3.

ABC is an isosceles triangle in which altitudes BE and CF are drawn to equal sides AC and AB respectively (see Fig. 7.31). Show that these altitudes are equal.


Answer:

Given: BE and CF are altitudes, AC = AB

To show: BE = CF

Proof:
In

∠A = ∠A (Common)

∠AEB = ∠AFC (Right angles)

AB = AC (Given)

AAS Postulate (Angle-Angle-Side) If two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding parts of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
Therefore,
By AAS congruence axiom,

Thus,

BE = CF (By corresponding parts of congruent triangles)
Hence, Proved.


Question 4.

ABC is a triangle in which altitudes BE and CF to sides AC and AB are equal (see Fig. 7.32) Show that:

(i) Δ ABE ≅Δ ACF

(ii) AB = AC, i.e., ABC is an isosceles triangle



Answer:

It is given in the question that:

BE = CF

(i)
To Prove:
Proof:
In

∠A = ∠A (Common)

∠AEB = ∠AFC (Right angles)

BE = CF (Given)

Congruent Triangles - Two angles and an opposite side (AAS) Definition: Triangles are congruent if two pairs of corresponding angles and a pair of opposite sides are equal in both triangles.

Therefore,

By AAS congruence rule,

Hence, Proved.

(ii) Thus,

AB = AC (By c.p.c.t)

Therefore,

ABC is an isosceles triangle


Question 5.

ABC and DBC are two isosceles triangles on the same base BC (see Fig. 7.33). Show that∠ ABD = ∠ ACD


Answer:

It is given in the question that ABC and DBC are two isosceles triangles

To show: ∠ABD = ∠ACD

Proof: Let us join AD, as shown in the figure:

In, ΔABD and ΔACD

AD is the common side

AB = AC (ABC is an isosceles triangle)

BD = CD (BCD is an isosceles triangle)

Therefore,

By Side-Side-Side Congruency,

ΔABD ≅ ΔACD

Thus,

∠ABD = ∠ACD (By Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles)


Question 6.

ΔABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC. Side BA is produced to D such that AD = AB (see Fig. 7.34). Show that ∠ BCD is a right angle.



Answer:

Given: AB = AC and AD = AB
To Prove: ∠ BCD is a right angle

Proof: In

AB = AC (Given)


∠ACB = ∠ABC (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)


In


AD = AB (Given)


∠ADC = ∠ACD (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)


Now,


In


∠CAB + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180o ( Sum of interior angles of a triangle)


∠CAB + 2 ∠ACB = 180o (∠ACB = ∠ABC)


∠CAB = 180o - 2 ∠ACB (i)


Similarly,

In

∠CAD = 180o - 2 ∠ACD (ii)


Also,


∠CAB + ∠CAD = 180o (BD is a straight line)


Adding (i) and (ii), we get


∠CAB + ∠CAD = 180o - 2∠ACB + 180o - 2∠ACD


180o = 360o - 2∠ACB - 2∠ACD


2 (∠ACB + ∠ACD) = 180o


∠BCD = 90o
Hence, Proved.


Question 7.

ABC is a right angled triangle in which ∠ A = 90° and AB = AC. Find ∠ B and ∠ C.


Answer:



It is given in the question that:

∠A = 90o

And,

AB = AC


According to question,

AB = AC

∠B = ∠C (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)

Now,

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o (Sum of the interior angles of a triangle)

90o + 2∠B = 180o


2∠B = 90o


∠B = 45o


Thus,


∠B = ∠C = 45o


Question 8.

Show that the angles of an equilateral triangle are 60° each.


Answer:

Let us consider,

ABC be an equilateral triangle



BC = AC = AB (Length of all sides is same)


∠A = ∠B = ∠C (Sides opposite to the equal angles are equal)


Also,


∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o ( Sum of interior angles of a triangle is 180°)


3∠A = 180o


∠A = 60o


Therefore,


∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60o


Thus,


The angles of an equilateral triangle are 60o each



Exercise 7.3
Question 1.

Δ ABC and Δ DBC are two isosceles triangles on the same base BC and vertices A and D are on the same side of BC (see Fig. 7.39). If AD is extended to intersect BC at P, show that

(i) Δ ABD ≅Δ ACD

(ii) Δ ABP ≅Δ ACP

(iii) AP bisects ∠ A as well as ∠ D.

(iv) AP is the perpendicular bisector of BC.



Answer:

It is given in the question that:

are two isosceles triangles

(i) In ,


AD = AD (Common)


AB = AC (Triangle ABC is isosceles)


BD = CD (Triangle DBC is isosceles)

Three sides equal (SSS)Definition: Triangles are congruent if all three sides in one triangle are congruent to the corresponding sides in the other.

Therefore,

By SSS axiom,



(ii) In


AP = AP (Common)


∠PAB = ∠PAC (By c.p.c.t)


AB = AC (Triangle ABC is isosceles)

Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Rule. Side-Angle-Side is a rule used to prove whether a given set of triangles are congruent. If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent

Therefore,

By SAS axiom,


(iii) ∠PAB = ∠PAC (By c.p.c.t)


AP bisects ∠A (i)

Also,

In

PD = PD (Common)

BD = CD (Triangle DBC is isosceles)


BP = CP ( so by c.p.c.t)


Side-Side-Side (SSS) Rule. Side-Side-Side is a rule used to prove whether a given set of triangles are congruent. The SSS rule states that: If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Therefore,

By SSS axiom,




∠BDP = ∠CDP (By c.p.c.t) (ii)


By (i) and (ii), we can say that AP bisects ∠A as well as ∠D


(iv) ∠BPD = ∠CPD (By c.p.c.t)


And,


BP = CP (i)


Also,


∠BPD + ∠CPD = 180o (BC is a straight line)


2∠BPD = 180o


∠BPD = 90o (ii)


From (i) and (ii), we get


AP is the perpendicular bisector of BC

Hence, Proved.

Question 2.

AD is an altitude of an isosceles triangle ABC in which AB = AC. Show that

(i) AD bisects BC

(ii) AD bisects ∠ A


Answer:

It is given in the question that:

AD is an altitude and AB = AC



(i) In


∠ADB = ∠ADC = 90o


AB = AC (Given)


AD = AD (Common)


Therefore,


By RHS axiom,




(By c.p.c.t)




(ii) ∠BAD = ∠CAD (By c.p.c.t)


Thus,


AD bisects ∠A


Question 3.

Two sides AB and BC and median AM of one triangle ABC are respectively equal to sides PQ and QR and median PN of Δ PQR (see Fig. 7.40). Show that:

(i) Δ ABM ≅Δ PQN

(ii) Δ ABC ≅Δ PQR



Answer:

It is given in the question that:

AB = PQ

BC = QR

And,

AM = PN


(i) To Prove:
BC = BM and QR = QN (AM and PN are medians)


BC = QR

BC = QR


In


AM = PN (Given)


AB = PQ (Given)


BM = QN (Proved above)

Side-Side-Side (SSS) Rule. Side-Side-Side is a rule used to prove whether a given set of triangles arecongruent. The SSS rule states that: If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Therefore,

By SSS congruence rule,


(ii)
To Prove:
Proof:
In and

AB = PQ (Given)

∠ABC = ∠PQR (By c.p.c.t)

BC = QR (Given)

Therefore,

Two sides and included angle (SAS) Definition: Triangles are congruent if any pair of corresponding sides and their included angles are equal in both triangles.

By SAS congruence rule,

Hence, Proved.

Question 4.

BE and CF are two equal altitudes of a triangle ABC. Using RHS congruence rule, prove that the triangle ABC is isosceles.


Answer:


Given: BE and CF are two equal altitudes

In

∠BEC = ∠CFB = 90o (Angle made by Altitudes)

BC = CB (Common)

BE = CF (Given equal altitudes)


Therefore,

By RHS axiom,


Now,

∠C = ∠B (By c.p.c.t)

Thus,


AB = AC as sides opposite to the equal angles are equal
Thus triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle.
Hence, Proved.


Question 5.

ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC. Draw AP ⊥ BC to show that∠ B = ∠ C.


Answer:

It is given in the question that:

AB = AC



In and


∠APB = ∠APC = 90o (AP is altitude)


AB = AC (Given)


AP = AP (Common)


Therefore,


By RHS axiom,



Thus,


∠B = ∠C (By c.p.c.t)




Exercise 7.4
Question 1.

Show that in a right angled triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side.


Answer:

ABC is a triangle right angled at A.

Now,

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o ( Sum of interior angles of a triangle)

∠B + ∠C = 90o
So, ∠B and ∠C must be less than 90o

And ∠A is 90o
Since side opposite to largest angle is the largest and Since, "A" is the largest angle of the triangle, the side opposite to it must be the largest

So, BC is the hypotenuse which is the largest side of the right-angled triangle ABC.


Question 2.

In Fig. 7.48, sides AB and AC of Δ ABC are extended to points P and Q respectively. Also, ∠ PBC <∠ QCB. Show that AC > AB.



Answer:



It is given in the question that:

∠PBC < ∠QCB


Now,


∠ABC + ∠PBC = 180o (linear pair)


∠ABC = 180o - ∠PBC


Also,


∠ACB + ∠QCB = 180o(linear pair)


∠ACB = 180o - ∠QCB


Since,


∠PBC < ∠QCB therefore,


∠ABC > ∠ACB


Thus,

Now the side opposite to larger angle is larger than the side opposite to a smaller angle.

AC > AB as sides opposite to the larger angle is larger.


Question 3.

In Fig. 7.49, ∠ B <∠ A and ∠ C <∠ D. Show that AD < BC



Answer:

Given: ∠B < ∠A and, ∠C < ∠D

Now,


AO < BO (i) (Side opposite to the smaller angle is smaller)


OD < OC (ii) (Side opposite to the smaller angle is smaller)


Adding (i) and (ii), we get


AO + OD < BO + OC


AD < BC

Hence Proved.

Question 4.

AB and CD are respectively the smallest and longest sides of a quadrilateral ABCD (see Fig. 7.50). Show that ∠A > ∠C and ∠B > ∠D


Answer:

First of all join draw the diagonals of quadrilateral. Mark the angles as shown in figure.

It is given in the question that:
AB = shortest side

CD = longest side

In ΔADC,

AD<CD (CD is the largest side of ABCD)

∴ ∠4 < ∠3 (Angle Opposite to smaller side is smaller) (1)

In ΔABC,

AB<BC (AB is smallest side of quadrilateral ABCD)

∴ ∠2 < ∠1 (Angle opposite to smaller side is smaller) (2)

Adding (1) and (2) gives,

∠2 + ∠4 < ∠1 + ∠3

⇒ ∠C < ∠A

⇒ ∠A > ∠C

Now, in ΔABD,

AB < AD (AB is smallest side of ABCD)

∴ ∠8 < ∠5 (Angle opposite to smaller side is smaller) (3)

In ΔBDC,

BC < CD (CD is longest side)

∴ ∠7 < ∠6 (Angles opposite to smaller side is smaller) (4)

On adding (3) and (4), we have,

∠8 + ∠7 < ∠5 + ∠6

⇒ ∠D < ∠B

⇒ ∠B > ∠D

Hence proved.


Question 5.

In Fig 7.51, PR > PQ and PS bisects ∠ QPR. Prove that ∠ PSR >∠ PSQ



Answer:

Given: PR > PQ and PS bisects ∠QPR

To prove: ∠PSR > PSQ

Proof:
Given, PR > PQ,

∴ ∠PQR > ∠PRQ (Angles opp. to the longer side is greater)

PS is the bisector of ∠QPR.

∴ ∠QPS = ∠RPS

Let ∠QPS = ∠RPS = y

In ΔPQS,

∠RPS is the exterior angle.

We know that exterior angle is sum of interior opp. angles

∴ ∠PSR = ∠PQR + y …. (1)

In ΔPSR,

∠PSQ is the exterior angle.

∴ ∠PSQ = ∠PRQ + y …. (2)

Now,

∠PQR > ∠PRQ

Adding y on both sides to get,

∠PQR + y> ∠PRQ + y

∠PSR > ∠PSQ
Hence Proved.


Question 6.

Show that of all line segments drawn from a given point not on it, the perpendicular line segment is the shortest.


Answer:

Let l is a line segment and B is a point lying to it. We draw a line AB perpendicular to l. Let C be any other point on l


To prove: AB < AC


Proof: In ,


∠B = 90o


Now,


∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o


∠A + ∠C = 90o


Therefore,


∠C must be an acute angle or ∠C < ∠B


AB < AC (Sides opposite to the larger angle is larger)

Or, AB is shortest distance.



Exercise 7.5
Question 1.

ABC is a triangle. Locate a point in the interior of Δ ABC which is equidistant from all the vertices of Δ ABC.


Answer:

Circum centre of a triangle is always equidistant from all the vertices of that particular triangle.

Circum centre is the point where perpendicular bisectors of all the sides of the triangle meet together.


In ∆ABC, we can find the circum centre by drawing the perpendicular bisectors of sides AB, BC, and CA of this triangle.


O is the point where these bisectors are


meeting together.


Therefore,


O is the point which is equidistant from all the vertices of ∆ABC




Question 2.

In a triangle locate a point in its interior which is equidistant from all the sides of the triangle.


Answer:

The point which is equidistant from all the sides of a triangle is called the in centre of the triangle.

In centre of a triangle is the intersection point of the angle bisectors of the interior angles of that triangle.


Here,


In ∆ABC, we can find the in centre of this triangle by drawing the angle bisectors of the interior angles of this triangle.


I is the point where these angle bisectors are intersecting each other.


Therefore,


I is the point equidistant from all


the sides of ∆ABC.




Question 3.

In a huge park, people are concentrated at three points (see Fig. 7.52):



A: Where there are different slides and swings for children,

B: Near which a man-made lake is situated,

C: Which is near to a large parking and exit?

Where should an ice cream parlour be set up so that maximum number of persons can approach it?

(Hint: The parlour should be equidistant from A, B and C)


Answer:

Maximum number of persons can approach the ice-cream parlour if it is equidistant from A, B and C.

Now,


A, B and C form a triangle.


In a triangle, the circum centre is the only point that is equidistant from its vertices.


So, the ice-cream parlour should be set up at the circum centre O of ∆ABC


In this situation,


Maximum number of persons can approach it.


We can find circum centre O of this triangle by drawing perpendicular bisectors of the sides of this triangle




Question 4.

Complete the hexagonal and star shaped Rangolies [see Fig. 7.53 (i) and (ii)] by filling them with as many equilateral triangles of side 1 cm as you can. Count the number of triangles in each case. Which has more triangles?



Answer:



It can be observed that hexagonal-shaped rangoli has 6 equilateral triangles in it

Area of = (Side)2


= (5)2


= x 25


= cm2


Area of hexagonal shaped rangoli = 6 x


= cm2


Area of equilateral triangle having its side as 1 cm = (1)2


= cm2


Number of equilateral triangle of 1 cm side that can be filed in this hexagonal shaped rangoli = = 150


Star shaped rangoli has 12 equilateral triangles of side 5 cm in it


Area of star shaped rangoli = 12 * * (5)2


= 75


Number of equilateral triangles of 1 cm side that can b e filled in this star shaped rangoli =


= 300


Therefore, star shaped rangoli has more equilateral triangles in it