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Question
If figure OPRQ is a square and ∠MLN = 90°. Prove that ∆LOP ~ ∆RPN
Solution
In ∆LOP and ∆RPN
∠OLP = ∠PRN = 90°
∠LPO = ∠PNR ...(OP || MN)
∴ ∆LOP ~ ∆RPN ...(By AA similarity)
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