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Question
If figure OPRQ is a square and ∠MLN = 90°. Prove that ∆QMO ~ ∆RPN
Solution
In ∆QMO and ∆RPN
∠MQO = ∠NRP = 90°
∠RPN = ∠QOM ...(OP || MN)
∴ ∆QMO ~ ∆RPN ...(By AA similarity)
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