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Question
Write the test of similarity for triangles given in figure.
Solution
In ΔABC and ΔPQR
∠ABC ≅ ∠PQR ......[Each of measure 60°]
∠ACB ≅ ∠PRQ ......[Each of measure 30°]
∴ ΔABC ~ ΔPQR ......[AA test of similarity]
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