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Question
It is given that ΔDEF ~ ΔRPQ. Is it true to say that ∠D = ∠R and ∠F = ∠P? Why?
Solution
We know that,
Corresponding angles are equal in similar triangles.
So, we get,
∠D = ∠R
∠E = ∠P
∠F = ∠Q
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