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Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.6 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.6

Question 1.
In figure, PS is bisector of ∠QPR of ∆PQR. Prove that = \(\frac{\mathrm{QS}}{\mathrm{SR}}=\frac{\mathrm{PQ}}{\mathrm{PR}}\).

Solution:
Given: ∆PQR. PS is bisector of ∠QPR
i.e., ∠1 = ∠2
To prove: \(\frac{\mathrm{QS}}{\mathrm{SR}}=\frac{\mathrm{PQ}}{\mathrm{PR}}\)
Construction : Through R draw a line parallel to PS to meet QP produced at T.
Proof: In ∆QRT, PS || TR

∠1 = ∠4 (Corresponding angle)
but ∠1 = ∠2 (given)
∴ ∠3 = ∠4
In ∆PRT,
∠3 = ∠4 (Proved)
PT = PR
[Equal side have equal angle opposite to it]
In ∆QRT,
PS || TR
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{QP}}{\mathrm{PT}}=\frac{\mathrm{QS}}{\mathrm{SR}}\)
[By Basic Proportionality Theorem]
\(\frac{\mathrm{QP}}{\mathrm{PR}}=\frac{\mathrm{QS}}{\mathrm{SR}}\) (PT = PR)
\(\frac{\mathrm{PQ}}{\mathrm{PR}}=\frac{\mathrm{QS}}{\mathrm{SR}}\)
Which is the required result.

Question 2.
In the given fig., D is a point on hypotenuse AC of ∆ABC, DM ⊥ BC, DN ⊥ AB, prove that:
(i) DM² = DN.MC
(ii) DN² = OMAN.

Solution:
Given: ∆ABC, DM ⊥ BC, DN ⊥ AB
To prove: DM² = DN . AC
DN² = DM . AN.
Proof: BD ⊥ AC (Given)
⇒ ∠BDC = 90°
⇒ ∠BDM + ∠MDC = 90°
In ∠DMC, ∠DMC = 90°
[∵ DM ⊥ BC (Given)]
⇒ ∠C + ∠MDC = 90°
From (1) and (2),
∠BDM + ∠MDC = ∠C + ∠MDC
∠BDM =∠C
[Cancelling ∠MDC from both sides]
Now in ∆BMD and ∆MDC,
∠BDM = ∠C [Proved)
∠BMD = ∠DMC [Each 90°]
∆BMD ~ ∆MDC [By AA criterion of similarity]
⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{DM}}{\mathrm{BM}}=\frac{\mathrm{MC}}{\mathrm{DM}}\)
[∵ Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional]
⇒ DM² = BM × MC
⇒ DM² = DN × MC [∵ BM = DN]
Similarly, ∆NDA ~ ∆NBD
⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{DN}}{\mathrm{BN}}=\frac{\mathrm{AN}}{\mathrm{DN}}\)
[∵ Corresponding sides of similar triangles are próportional]
⇒ DN² = BN × AN
⇒ DN² = DM × AN .
Hence proved.

Question 3.
In fig., ABC is triangle in which ∠ABC > 90° and AD ⊥ BC produced, prove that AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD.

Solution:
Given: ∠ABC, AD ⊥ BC when produced, ∠ABC > 90°.
To prove : AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC. BD.
Proof: Let BC = a,
CA = b,
AB = c,
AD = h
and BD = x.
In right-angled ∆ADB,
Using Pythagoras Theorem.
AB² = BD² + AD²
i.e., c² = x² + h²
Again, in right-angled AADC,
AC² = CD² + AD²
i.e.. b² = (a + x)² + h²
= a² + 2ax + x² + h²
= a² + 2ax + c²; [Using (1)]
b² = a² + b² + 2w.
Hence, AB² = BC² + AC² + 2BC × CD.

Question 4.
In fig., ABC is a triangle in which ∠ABC < 90°, AD ⊥ BC, prove that AC² = AB² + BC² – 2BC.BD.

Solution:
Given: ∆ ABC, ∠ABC < 90°, AD ⊥ BC.
To prove : AC² = AB² + BC² – 2BC BD.
Proof: ADC is right-angled z at D
AC² = CD² + DA² (Pythagora’s Theorem) ……………..(1)
Also, ADB is right angled ∆ at D
AB² = AD² + DB² ……………….(2)
From (1), we get:
AC² = AD² + (CB – BD)²
= AD² + CB² + BD² – 2CB × BD
or AC² = (BD² + AD²) + CB² – 2CB × BD
AC² = AB² + BC² – 2BC × BD. [Using (2)]

Question 5.
In fig., AD is a median of a triangle ABC and AM ⊥ BC. Prove that:
(i) AC² = AD² + BC. DM + \(\left(\frac{B C}{2}\right)^{2}\)
(ii) AB² = AD² ± BC.DM + \(\left(\frac{B C}{2}\right)^{2}\)
(iii) AC² + AB² = 2 AD² + \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC²

Solution:
Given: ∆ABC, AM ⊥ BC,
AD is median of ¿ABC.
To prove:
(i) AC² = AD² + BC. DM + \(\left(\frac{B C}{2}\right)^{2}\)
(ii) AB² = AD² ± BC.DM + \(\left(\frac{B C}{2}\right)^{2}\)
(iii) AC² + AB² = 2 AD² + \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC²
Proof: In ∆AMC.
AC² = AM² + MC²
= AM² + (MD + DC)²
AC² = AM² + MD² + DC² + 2MD × DC
AC² = (AM² + MD²) + \(\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{2}\right)^{2}\) + 2 . MD \(\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{2}\right)\)
AC² = AD² + BC . MD + \(\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{4}\) …………(1)

(ii) In right angled triangle AME,
AB² = AM² + BM²
= AM² + (BD – MD)²
=AM² + BD² + MD² – 2BD × MD
= (AM² + MD²) + BD² – 2(\(\frac{1}{2}\) BC) MD
= AD² + (\(\frac{1}{2}\) BC)² – BC . MD
[∵ In ∆ AMD; AD² = MA² + MD²]
AB² + AD² (\(\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{2}\right)^{2}\)) – BC . MD ………….(2)

(iii) Adding (1) and (2),
AB² + AC² = AD² + BC.MD + (\(\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{2}\right)^{2}\)) + AD² + (\(\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{2}\right)^{2}\)) – BC . MD
= 2 AD² + \(\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{4}+\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{4}\)
= 2AD² + 2 \(\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{4}\)
AB² + AC² = 2AD² + \(\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{2}\)
Which is the required result.

Question 6.
Prove that sum of squares of the diagonals of a parallelogram is equal to sum of squares of its sides.
Solution:

Given:
Let ABCD be a parallelogram in which diagonalš AC and BD intersect at point M.
To prove: AB² + BC² + CD² + DA² = AC² + BD²
Solution:
Proof: Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
∴ In || gm ABCD,
Diagonal BD and AC bisect each other.
Or MB and MD are medians of ∆ABC and ∆ADC respectively.
We know that, if AD is a medians of ¿ABC,
then AB² + AC² = 2AD² + BC²
Using this result, we get:
AB² + BC² = 2 BM² + \(\frac{1}{2}\) AC² ………..(1)
and AD² + CD² = 2 DM² + \(\frac{1}{2}\) AC² ………….(2)
Adding (1) and (2), we get:
AB² + BC² + AD² + CD² = 2 (BM² + DM²) + (AC² + AC²)
AB² + BC² + AD² + CD² = 2 (\(\frac{1}{2}\) BD² + \(\frac{1}{4}\) BD²) + AC²
AB² + BC² + AD² + CD² = BD² + AC²
Hence, sum of the squares of the diagonals of a parallelogram is equal to the sum of the squares of its sides.

Question 7.
In fig., two chords AB and CD intersect each other at the point P prove that:
(i) ∆APC ~ ∆DPB
(ii) AP.PB = CP.DP.

Solution:
Given: Circle, AB and CD are two chords intersects each other at P.

To prove:
(i) ∆APC ~ ∆DPB
(ii) AP.PB = CP.DP.
Proof:
(i) In ∆APC and ∆DPB,
∠1 = ∠2 (Vertically opposite angle)
∠3 = ∠4 (angle on same segment)
∴ ∆APC ~ ∆DPB [AA similarity criterion]

(ii) ∆APC ~ ∆DPB (Proved above)
\(\frac{\mathrm{AP}}{\mathrm{DP}}=\frac{\mathrm{PC}}{\mathrm{PB}}\)
(If two triangles are sitnilar corresponding sides are proportional)
AP.PB = PC.DP
Which is the required result.

Question 8.
In fig., two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at point P (when produced) outside the circle prove:
(i) ∆PAC ~ ∆PDB
(ii) PA.PB = PC.PD.

Solution:
Given: AB and CD are two chord of circle intersects each other at P (when produced)
To prove:
(i) ∆PAC ~ ∆PDB
(ii) PA.PB = PC.PD.
Proof:
(i) In ∆PAC and ∆PDB,
∠P = ∠P (Common)
∠PAC = ∠PDB.
(Exterior angle of cyclic quadrilqteral is equal to interior opposite angle)
∴ ∆PAC ~ ∆PDB [AA similarity criterion]

(ii) ∆PAB ~ ∆WDB
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{PA}}{\mathrm{PD}}=\frac{\mathrm{PC}}{\mathrm{PB}}\)
[If two triangles are similar corresponding sides are proportional]
PA × PB = PC × PD.

Question 9.
In fig., D is a point on side BC of BD AB ∆ABC such that \(\frac{\mathbf{B D}}{\mathbf{D C}}=\frac{\mathbf{A B}}{\mathbf{A C}}\). Prove that: AD is bisector of ∠BAC.

Solution:
Given: A ∆ABC, D is a point on BC such that \(\frac{\mathbf{B D}}{\mathbf{D C}}=\frac{\mathbf{A B}}{\mathbf{A C}}\)
To prove: AD bisects ∠BAC
i.e., ∠1 = ∠2
Construction: Through C draw CE || DA meeting BA produced at E.

Proof:
In ∆BCE, we have:
AD || CE ………(const.)
So, by Basic Proportionality Theorem,
But \(\frac{\mathrm{BD}}{\mathrm{DC}}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AE}}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm{BD}}{\mathrm{DC}}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AC}}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AE}}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AC}}\)
⇒ AE = AC

In ∆ACE, we have:
AE = AC
⇒ ∠3 = ∠4 ………. (∠s opp. to equal sides)
Since CE || DA and AC cuts them, then:
∠2 = ∠4 ……….(alt ∠s)
Also CE || DA and BAE cuts them, then:
∠1 = ∠3 …………(Corr. ∠s)
Thus we have:
∠3 = ∠4
⇒ ∠3 = ∠1
But ∠4 = ∠2
⇒ ∠1 = ∠2.
HenCe AD bisects ∠BAC.

Question 10.
Nazima is fly fishing in a stream. The tip of her fishing rod is 1.8 m above the surface of the water and the fly at the end of the string rests on the water 3.6 m away and 2.4 m from a point directly under the tip of the rod. Assuming that her string (from the tip of her rod to the fly) is taut, how much string does she have out? If she pulls in the string at the rate of 5 cm per second, what will the horizontal distance of the fly from her after 12 seconds?

Solution:
A right angled triangle, ABC, in which,
AB = 1.8 cm,
BC = 2.4 cm.
∠B = 90°
By Pythagoras Theorem,
AC² = AB² + BC²
AC² = (1.8)² + (2.4)²
AC² = 3.24 + 5.76 =9
AC² = (3)²
AC = 3 cm
Now, when Nazima pulls in the string at the rate of 5 cm/sec ; then the length of the string decrease = 5 × 12 = 60 cm
= 0.6 m in 12 seconds.
Let after 12 seconds, position of the fly will be at D.
∴ AD = AC – distance covered in 12 seconds
AD = (3 – 0.6) m
AD = 2.4 m
Also, in right angled ∆ABD,
Using Pythagoras Theorem,
AD² = AB² + BD²
(2.4)² = (1.8)² + BD²
BD² = 5.76 – 3.24
BD² = 2.52 m
BD = 1.587 m.
∴ Horizontal distance of the fly from Nazima = BD + 1.2 m
= (1.587 + 1.2) m
= 2.787 m
= 2.79 m
Hence, original length of string and horizontal distance of the fly from Nazima is 3 m and 2.79 m.

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Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.5 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.5

Question 1.
Sides of triangles are given below. Determine which of them are right triangles. In case of a right triangle, write the length of its hypotenuse.
(i) 7 cm, 24 cm, 25 cm
(ii) 3 cm, 8 cm, 6 cm
(iii) 50 cm, 80 cm, 100 cm
(iv) 13 cm, 12 cm, 5 cm.
Solution:
(i) Let ∆ABC, with AB = 7 cm BC = 24 cm, AC = 25 cm
AB² + BC² = (7)² + (24)²
= 49 + 576 = 625
AC² = (25)² = 625
Now AB² + BC² = AC²
∴ ∆ABC is right angled triangle. Hyp. AC = 25cm.

(ii) Let ∆PQR with PQ = 3 cm, QR = 8 cm PR = 6 cm
PQ² + PR² = (3)² + (6)²
= 9 + 36 = 45
QR² = (8)² = 64.
Here PQ² + PR² ≠ QR²
∴ ∆PQR is not right angled triangle.

(iii) Let ∆MNP, with MN =50 cm, NP = 80 cm, MP = 100 cm
MN ²+ NP² = (50)² + (80)²
= 2500 + 6400 = 8900
MP² = (100)² = 10000
Here MP² ≠ MN² + NP².
∴ ∆MNP is not right angled triangle.

(iv) Let ∆ABC, AB = 13 cm, BC = 12 cm, AC = 5 cm
BC² + AC² = (12)² + (5)²
= 144 + 25 = 169
AB² = (13)² = 169
∴ AB² = BC² + AC²
∆ABC is right angled triangle.
Hyp. AB = 13 cm.

Question 2.
PQR is a triangle right angled at P and M is a point on QR such that PM ⊥ QR. Show that PM² = QM . MR.
Solution:
Given: ∆PQR is right angled at P and M is a point on QR such that PM ⊥ QR.
To prove : PM² = QM × MR

Proof: ∠P = 90° (Given)
∴ ∠1 + ∠2 = 90°
∠M = 900 (Given)
In ∆PMQ,
∠1 + ∠3 + ∠5 = 180°
=> ∠1 + ∠3 = 90° [Angle Sum Property] ………….(2) [∠5 = 90°]
From (1) and (2),
∠1 + ∠2 = ∠1 + ∠3
∠2 = ∠3
In ∆QPM and ∆RPM,
∠3 = ∠2 (Proved)
∠5 = ∠6 (Each 90°)
∴ ∆QMP ~ ∆PMR [AA similarity]
\(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{QMP})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{PMR})}=\frac{\mathrm{PM}^{2}}{\mathrm{MR}^{2}}\)

[If two triangles are similar, ratio o their areas is equal to square of corresponding sides]
\(\frac{\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{QM} \times \mathrm{PM}}{\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{RM} \times \mathrm{PM}}=\frac{\mathrm{PM}^{2}}{\mathrm{MR}^{2}}\)

[area of ∆ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) Base × Altitude]

\(\frac{\mathrm{QM}}{\mathrm{RM}}=\frac{\mathrm{PM}^{2}}{\mathrm{RM}^{2}}\)

PM² = QM × RM Hence proved.

Question 3.
In fig., ABD is a triangle right angled at A and AC ⊥ BD. Show that

(i) AB² = BC.BD
(ii) AC² = BC.DC
(üi) AD² = BD.CD.
Solution:
Given. A right angled ∆ABD in which right angled at A and AC ⊥ BD.
To Prove:
(i) AB² = BC.BD
(ii) AC² = BC.DC .
(iii) AD² = BD.ÇD .
Proof. In ∆DAB and ∆DCA,
∠D = ∠D (common)
∠A = ∠C (each 90°)
∴ ∆DAB ~ ∆DCA [AA similarity]
In ∆DAB and ∆ACB,
∠B = ∠B (common)
∠A = ∠C . (each 90°)
∴ ∆DAB ~ ∆ACB, .
From (1) and (2),
∆DAB ~ ∆ACB ~ ∆DCA.
(i) ∆ACB ~ ∆DAB (proved)
∴ \(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{ACB})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{DAB})}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{DB}^{2}}\)

[If two triangles are similar corresponding sides are proportional]

\(\frac{\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{BC} \times \mathrm{AC}}{\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{DB} \times \mathrm{AC}}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{DB}^{2}}\)
[Area of triangle = \(\frac{1}{2}\) Base × Altitude]
BC = \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{BD}}\)
AB² = BC × BD.

(iii) ∆ACB ~ ∆DCA (proved)
\(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{DAB})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{DCA})}=\frac{\mathrm{DA}^{2}}{\mathrm{DB}^{2}}\)
[If two triangles are similar corresponding sidec are proportional]

\(\frac{\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{CD} \times \mathrm{AC}}{\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{BD} \times \mathrm{AC}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}^{2}}{\mathrm{BD}^{2}}\)

CD = \(\frac{\mathrm{AD}^{2}}{\mathrm{BD}}\)
⇒ AD² = BD × CD.

Question 4.
ABC is an isosceles triangle right angled at C. Prove that AB² = 2AC².
Solution:
Given: ABC is an isosceles triangle right angled at C.
To prove : AB² = 2AC².
Proof: In ∆ACB, ∠C = 90° & AC = BC (given)

AB² = AC² + BC²
[By using Pythagoras Theorem]
=AC² + AC² [BC = AC]
AB² = 2AC²
Hence proved.

Question 5.
ABC is an isosceles triangle with AC = BC. If AB² = 2AC², prove that ABC is right triangle.
Solution:
Given: ∆ABC is an isosceles triangle AC = BC
To prove: ∆ABC is a right triangle.

Proof: AB² = 2AC² (given)
AB² = AC² + AC²
AB² = AC² + BC² [AC = BC]
∴ By Converse of Pythagoras Theorem,
∆ABC is right angled triangle.

Question 6.
ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2a. Find each of its altitudes.
Solution:
∆ABC is equilateral triangle with each side 2a
AD ⊥ BC
AB = AC = BC = 2a
∆ADB ≅ ∆ADC [By RHS Cong.]
∴ BD = DC = a [c.p.c.t]

In right angled ∆ADB
AB² = AD² + BD²
(2a)² = AD² + (a)²
4a² – a² = AD².
AD² = 3a²
AD = √3a.

Question 7.
Prove that the sum of the squares of the sides of a rhombus is equal to the sum of the squares of its diagonals. [Pb. 2019]
Solution:
Given: Rhombus, ABCD diagonal AC and BD intersect each other at O.
To prove:
AB² + BC² + CD² + AD² = AC² + BD²
Proof:The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.

∴ AO = CO, BO = DO
∴ ∠s at O are rt. ∠s
In ∆AOB, ∠AOB = 90°
∴ AB² = AO² + BO² [By Pythagoras Theorem] …………..(1)
Similarly, BC² = CO² + BO² ……………..(2)
CD² = CO² + DO² ……………(3)
and DA² = DO² + AO² ……………….(4)
Adding. (1), (2), (3) and (4), we get
AB² + BC² + CD² + DA² = 2AO² + 2CO² + 2BO² + 2DO²
= 4AO² + 4BO²
[∵ AO = CO and BO = DO]
= (2AO)² + (2BO)² = AC² + BD².

Question 8.
In fig., O is a point In the interior of a triangle ABC, OD ⊥ BC, OE ⊥ AC and OF ⊥ AB. Show that
(i) OA² + OB² + OC² – OD² – OE² – OF² = AF² + BD² + CE²

(ii)AF² + BD² + CE² = AE² + CD² + BF².

Solution:
Given: A ∆ABC in which OD ⊥ BC, 0E ⊥ AC and OF ⊥ AB.

To prove:
(i) AF² + BD² + CE² = OA² + OB² + OC² – OD² – OE² – OF²
(ii) AF² + BD² + CE² = AE² + CD² + BF².
Construction: Join OB, OC and OA.
Proof: (i) In rt. ∠d ∆AFO, we have
OA² = OF² + AF² [By Pythagoras Theorem]
or AF² = OA² – OF² …………..(1)

In rt. ∠d ∆BDO, we have:
OB² = BD²+ OD² [By Pythagoras Theorem]
⇒ BD² = OB² – OD² …………..(2)

In rt. ∠d ∆CEO, we have:
OC² = CE² + OE² [By Pythagoras Theorem]

⇒ CE² = OC² – OE² ……………(3)

∴ AF² + BD² + CE² = OA² – OF² + OB² – OD² + OC² – 0E²
[On adding (1), (2) and (3)]
= OA² + OB² + OC² – OD² – OE² – OF²
which proves part (1).
Again, AF² + BD² + CE² = (OA² – OE²) + (OC² – OD²) + (OB² – OF²)
= AE² + CD² + BF²
[∵AE² = AO² – OE²
CD² = OC² – OD²
BF² = OB² – OF²].

Question 9.
A ladder 10 m long reaches a window 8 m above the ground. Find the distance of the foot of the ladder from base of the wall.
Solution:
Height of window from ground (AB) = 8m.

Length of ladder (AC) = 10 m
Distance between foot of ladder and foot of wall (BC) = ?
In ∆ABC,
AB² + BC² = AC² [By Pythagoras Theorem]
(8)² + (BC)² = (10)²
64 + BC² = 100
BC² = 100 – 64
BC = √36
BC = 6 cm.
∴ Distance between fóot of ladder and foot of wall = 6 cm.

Question 10.
A guy wire attached to a vertical pole of height 18 m Is 24 m long and has a stake attached to the other end. How far from the base of the pole should the stake be driven so that the wire will be taut?
Solution:
Let AB is height of pole (AB) = 18 m
AC is length of wire = 24 m

C is position of stake AB at ground level.
In right angle triangle ABC,
AB² + BC² = AC² [By Pythagoras Theorem]
(18)² + (BC)² = (24)²
324 + (BC)² = 576
BC² = 576 – 324
BC = \(\sqrt{252}=\sqrt{36 \times 7}\)
BC = 6√7 m.

Question 11.
An aeroplane leaves an airport and flies due north at a speed of 1000 km per hour. At the same time, another aeroplane leaves the same airport and flies due west at a speed of 1200 km per hour. How far apart will be the two pLanes after 1\(\frac{1}{2}\) hours?
Solution:
Speed of first aeroplane = 1000km/hr.

Distance covered by first aeroplane due north in 1\(\frac{1}{2}\) hours =1000 × \(\frac{3}{2}\)
OA = 1500 km
Speed of second aeroplane = 1200 km/hr.
Distance covered by second aeroplane in 1\(\frac{1}{2}\) hours = 1200 × \(\frac{3}{2}\)
OB = 1800 km.
In right angle ∆AOB
AB² = AO² + OB² [By Phyrhagoras Theorem]
AB² = (1500)² + (1800)²
AB = \(\sqrt{2250000+3240000}\)
= \(\sqrt{5490000}\)
= \(\sqrt{61 \times 90000}\)
AB = 300√61 km.
Hence, Distance between two aeroplanes = 300√61 km.

Question 12.
Two poles of heights 6 m and 11 m stand on a plane ground. If the distance between the feet of the poles is 12 m, find the
distance between their tops.
Solution:
Height of pole AB = 11 m
Height of pole (CD) = 6 m

Distance between foot of pole = 12 m
from C draw CE ⊥ AB. such that
BE = DC = 6 m
AE = AB – BE = (11 – 6) m = 5 m.
and CE = DB = 12 m.
In rt. ∠d ∆AEC,
AC² = AE² + FC²
[By Phythagoras Theorem)
AC = \(\sqrt{(5)^{2}+(12)^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{25+144}\)
= \(\sqrt{169}\) = 13.
Hence, Distance between their top = 13m.

Question 13.
D and E are points on the sides CA and CB respectively of a triangle ABC right angled at C.
Prove that AE² + BD² = AB² + DE².
Solution:
Given: In right angled ∆ABC, ∠C = 90° ;
D and E are points on sides CA & CB respectively.
To prove: AE² + BD² = AB² + DE²
Proof: In rt. ∠d ∆BCA,
AB² = BC² + CA² …………..(1) [By Pythagoras Theorem]

In rt. ∠d ∆ECD,
DE² = EC² + DC² ……………….(2) [By Pythagoras Theorem]
In right angled triangle ∆ACE,
AE² = AC² + CE² ……………….(3)
In right angled triangle ∆BCD
BD² = BC² + CD² ……………….(4)
Adding (3) and (4),
AE² + BD² = AC² + CE² + BC² + CD²
= [AC² + CB²] + [CE² + DC²]
= AB² + DE²
[From (1) and (2)]
Hence 2 + BD² = AB² + DE².
Which is the required result.

Question 14.
The perpendicular from A on side BC of a ∆ABC intersects BC at D such that DB = 3 CD. Prove that 2AB² = 2AC² + BC².

Solution:
Given: ∆ABC, AD ⊥ BC
BD = 3CD.
To prove: 2AB² = 2AC² + BC².

Proof: In rt. ∠d triangles ADB and ADC, we have
AB² = AD² + BD²;
AC² = AD² + DC² [By Pythagoras Theorem]
∴ AB² – AC² = BD² – DC²
= 9 CD² – CD²; [∵ BD = 3CD]
= 8CD² = 8 (\(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{4}\))²
[∵ BC = DB + CD = 3 CD + CD = 4 CD]
∴ CD = \(\frac{1}{4}\) BC
∴ AB² – AC² = \(\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{2}\)
⇒ 2(AB² – AC²) = BC²
⇒ 2AB² – 2AC² = BC²
∴ 2AB² = 2AC² + BC².
Which is the required result.

Question 15.
In an equilateral triangle ABC, D is a point on side BC such that BD = \(\frac{1}{3}\) BC. Prove that 9 AD² = 7 AB².
Solution:
Given: Equilateral triangle ABC, D is a point on side BC such that BD = \(\frac{1}{3}\) BC.
To prove: 9AD² = 7 AB².
Construction: AB ⊥ BC.
Proof: ∆AMB ≅ ∆AMC [By R.HS. Rule since AM = AM and AB = AC]

∴ BM = MC = \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC [c.p.c.t.]
Again BD = \(\frac{1}{3}\) BC and DC = \(\frac{1}{3}\) BC (∵ BC is trisected at D)
Now in ∆ADC, ∠C is acute
∴ AD² = 2AC² + DC² – 2 DC × MC
= AC² + \(\left[\frac{2}{3} \mathrm{BC}\right]^{2}\) – 2 \(\left[\frac{2}{3} \mathrm{BC}\right] \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{BC}\)

[∵ DC = \(\frac{2}{3}\) BC and MC = \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC]
= AB² + \(\frac{4}{9}\) AB² – \(\frac{2}{3}\) AB²
[∵ AC = BC = AB]
= (1 + \(\frac{4}{9}\) – \(\frac{2}{3}\)) AB²

= \(\left(\frac{9+4-6}{9}\right) \mathrm{AB}^{2}=\frac{7}{9} \mathrm{AB}^{2}\)

∴ AD² = \(\frac{7}{9}\) AB²
⇒ 9 AD² = 7 AB².

Question 16.
In an equilateral triangle, prove that three times the square of one side Ls equal to four times the square of one of its
altitudes.
Solution:
Given:
ABC is equilateral ∆ in which AB = BC = AC

To prove: 3 AB² = 4 AD²
Proof: In right angled ∆ABD,
AB² = AD² + BD² (Py. theorem)
AB² = A BD² (Py. theorem)

AD² = \(\frac{3}{4}\) AB²
⇒ 4 AD² = 3 AB²
Hence, the result.

Question 17.
Tick the correct answer and justify: In ∆ABC, AB = 6 cm, AC = 12 cm and BC = 6√3 cm. [The angles of B are respectively
(A) 120°
(B) 64°
(C) 90°
(D) 45°
Solution.
AC = 12 cm
AB = 6√3 cm
BC = 6 cm
AC² = (12)² = 144 cm
AB² + BC² = (6√3)² + (6)²
= 108 + 36
AB√3 + BC√3 = 144
∴ AB√3 + BC√3 = AC√3
Hence by converse of pythagoras theorem ∆ABC is right angred triangle right angle at B
∴ ∠B = 90°
∴ correct option is (C).

Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.4 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.4

Question 1.
Let △ABC ~ △DEF and their areas be respectively 64 cm² and 121 cm². If EF = 15.4 cm, find BC.
Solution:
△ABC ~ △DEF ;
area of △ABC = 64 cm²;
area of △DEF = 121 cm²;
EF= 15.4 cm

△ABC ~ △DEF

∴ \(\frac{\text { ar. }(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}{\text { ar. }(\Delta \mathrm{DEF})}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{DE}^{2}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}^{2}}{\mathrm{DF}^{2}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{\mathrm{EF}^{2}}\)
(If two traingles are similar, ratio of their area is square of corresponding sides }

\(\frac{64}{121}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{\mathrm{EF}^{2}}\) \(\left(\frac{8}{11}\right)^{2}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{15.4}\right)^{2}\)

⇒ \(\frac{8}{11}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{15.4}\)

BC = \(\frac{8 \times 15.4}{11}\)
BC = 8 × 1.4
BC = 11.2 cm.

Question 2.
Diagonals of a trapezium ABCD with AB || DC intersect each other at the point O. If AB = 2 CD. Find the ratio of the areas of traingles AOB and COD.
Solution:
ABCD is trapezium AB || DC. Diagonals AC and BD intersects each other at the point O. AB = 2 CD

In △AOB and △COD,
∠1 = ∠2 (alternate angles)
∠3 = ∠4 (alternate angles)
∠5 = ∠6 (vertically opposite angle)
∴ △AOB ~ △COD [AA, A similarity criterion]

(If two triangles are similar ratio of their areas is square of corresponding sides)

= \(\frac{(2 \mathrm{CD})^{2}}{\mathrm{CD}^{2}}\) [∵ AB = 2 CD] (Given)

∴ Required ratio of ar △AOB and △COD = 4 : 1.

Question 3.
In the fig., △ABC and △DBC are two triangles on the same base BC. If AD intersects BC at O show that

Solution:
Given. ∆ABC and ∆DBC are the triangles on same base BC. AD intersects BC at O

To Prove:
Construction: Draw AL ⊥ BC, DM ⊥ BC
Proof: In ∆ALO and ∆DMO.
∠1 = ∠2 (vertically opposite angle)
∠L = ∠M (each 90°)
∴ ∆ALO ~ ∆DMO [AA similarity criterion]
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{AL}}{\mathrm{DM}}=\frac{\mathrm{AO}}{\mathrm{DO}}\) ……………(1)
[If two triangles are similar, corrosponding sides are proportional

[∵ ∆ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) × b × p]

Hence proved.

Question 4.
If the areas of two similar triangles are equal, prove that they are congruent.
Solution:
Given: Two ∆s ABC and DEF are similar and equal in area.
To Prove : ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF

Proof: Since ∆ABC ~ ∆DEF,
∴ \(\frac{\text { area }(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}{\text { area }(\Delta \mathrm{DEF})}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{\mathrm{EF}^{2}}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{BC}^{2}}{\mathrm{EF}^{2}}=1\) [∵ area (∆ABC) = area (∆DEF)]
⇒ BC² = EF²
⇒ BC = EF.
Also, since ∆ABC ~ ∆DEF,
therefore they are equiangular and hence
∠B = ∠E
and ∠C = ∠F.
Now in ∆s ABC and DEF,
∠B = ∠E, ∠C = ∠F
and BC = EF
∴ ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF (ASA congruence).

Question 5.
D, E and F are respectively the mid points of the sides BC, CA and AB of ∆ABC. Determine the ratio of the areas of triangles DEF and ABC.
Solution:

Given. D, E, F are the mid-point of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of a tABC.
To find : ar (∆DEE) : ar (∆ABC)
Proof: In ∆ABC,
F is the mid-point of AB …(given)
E is the mid-point of AC …(given)
So, by the Mid-Foint Theorem
FE || BC and FE = \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC
⇒ FE || BD and FE = BD [∵ BD = \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC]
∴ BDEF is a || gm.
(∵ Opp. sides are || and equal)
In △s FBD and DEF,
FB = DE (opp. sides of || gm BDEF)
FD = FD .. .(common)
BD = FE
. ..(opp. sides of || gm BDEF)
∴ △FBD ≅ △DEF … (SSS Congruency Theorem)

Similary we can prove that:
△AFE ≅ △DEF
and △EDC ≅ △DEF
if △s are , then they are equal in area.
∴ ar (∆FBD) = ar. (∆DEF) ……………(1)
ar (∆AFE) = ar (∆DEF) ……………(2)
ar (∆EDC) = ar (∆DEF) ……………(3)
Now ar ∆ (ABC)
= ar (∆FBD) + ar (∆DEF) + ar (∆AFE) + ar (∆EDC)
= ar.(∆DEF) + ar (∆DEF) + ar (∆DEF) + ar. (∆DEF) [Using (1), (2) and (3)]
= 4 ar (∆DEF)
⇒ (∆DEF) = \(\frac{1}{4}\) ar(∆ABC)
⇒ \(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{DEF})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}=\frac{1}{4}\)
∴ ar (∆DEF) : ar (∆ABC) = 1 : 4.

Question 6.
Prove that the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding medians.
Solution:
Given: ∆ABC ~ ∆DEF.
AX and DY are the medians to the side BC and EF respectively.

To prove: \(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{DEF})}=\frac{\mathrm{AX}^{2}}{\mathrm{DY}^{2}}\)
Proof: ∆ABC ~ ∆DEF (Given)
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{EF}}=\frac{2 \mathrm{BX}}{2 \mathrm{EY}}\)
[∵ AX and DY are medians
∴ BC = 2BX and EF = 2EY]

⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{BX}}{\mathrm{EY}}\) ………………(1)
In ∆ABX and ∆DEY, [∵ ∆ABC ~ ∆DEF]
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{BX}}{\mathrm{EY}}\) [Prove in (1)]
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆DEY [By SAS criterion of similarity]
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{AX}}{\mathrm{DY}}\) …………(2)
As the areas of two similar triangles are proportional to the squares of the corresponding sides, so
∴ \(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{DEF})}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{DE}^{2}}=\frac{\mathrm{AX}^{2}}{\mathrm{D} \mathrm{Y}^{2}}\)
Hence proved.

Question 7.
Prove that the areas of the equilateral triangle described on the side of a square Is half the area of the equilateral triangle described on its diagonal.
Solution:
Given: ABCD is a square. Equilateral ∆ABE is described on the side AB of the square and equilateral ∆ACF is desribed on the diagonal AC.

To prove: \(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{ABE})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{ACF})}=\frac{1}{2}\)
Proof: In rt. ∆ABC,
⇒ AB² + BC² = AC² [By Pathagoras theorem]
= AB² + AB² = AC² [∵ AB = BC, being the sides of the same square]
⇒ 2AB² = AC² ………….(1)
Now each of ∆ABE and ∆ACF are equilateral and therefore equiangular and hence similar.
i.e., ∆ABE ~ ∆ACF.
Here any side of one ∆ is proportional to any side of other.
∴ \(\frac{\text { ar. }(\Delta \mathrm{ABE})}{\text { ar. }(\Delta \mathrm{ACF})}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{AC}^{2}}\)

[∵ The ratio of the areas of two similar∆s is equal to their corresponding sides]
= \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{2 \mathrm{AB}^{2}}=\frac{1}{2}\) [Using (1)]

Question 8.
Tick the correct answer and justify: ABC and BDE are two equilateral triangles such that D is the mid point of BC. Ratio of the areas of triangles ABC and BDE is
(A) 2 : 1
(B) 1 : 2
(C) 4 : 1
(D) 1 : 4.
Solution:
∆ABC and ∆BDE are two equilateral thangles. D is mid point of BC.
∴ BD = DC = \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC,
Let each side of triangles are 2a
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆BDE
∴ \(\frac{\text { ar. }(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}{\text { ar. }(\triangle \mathrm{BDE})}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{BD}^{2}}\)

= \(\frac{(2 a)^{2}}{(a)^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{4 a^{2}}{a^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{4}{1}\) = 4 : 1
∴ Correct option is (C).

Question 9.
Tick the correct answer and justify: Sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 4 : 9. Areas of these triangles are ¡n the ratio
(A) 2 : 3
(B) 4 : 9
(C) 81 : 16
(D) 16 : 81.
Solution:

∆ABC ~ ∆DEF (given)

\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{DF}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{EF}}=\frac{4}{9}\)

∴ \(\frac{\text { ar. }(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}{\text { ar. }(\Delta \mathrm{DEF})}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}^{2}}{\mathrm{DE}^{2}}\)

[If two triangles are similar ratio of their areas is equal to square of corresponding sides]
\(\frac{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{ABC})}{{ar} .(\Delta \mathrm{DEF})}=\left(\frac{4}{9}\right)^{2}\) = \(\frac{16}{81}\) = 16 : 81
∴ Correct option is (D).

Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.3 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.3

Question 1.
State which pairs of triangles in Fig. are similar. Write the similarity criterion used by you for answering the queStion and also write the pairs of similar triangles in the symbolic form:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

Solution:
(i) In ∆ABC and ∆PQR,
∠A = ∠P (each 60°)
∠B = ∠Q (each 80°)
∠C = ∠R (each 40°)
∴ ∆ABC ~ PQR [AAA Similarity criterion]

(ii) In ∆ABC and ∆PQR,
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{RQ}}=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\) …………….(1)

\(\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}\) ……………..(2)

\(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{PR}}=\frac{2.5}{5}=\frac{1}{2}\) ……………(3)
From (1), (2) and (3),
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{RQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{PR}}=\frac{1}{2}\)

∴ ΔABC ~ ΔQRP [By SSS similarity criterion]

(iii) In ΔLMP and ΔDEF,
\(\frac{\mathrm{MP}}{\mathrm{DE}}=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\)

\(\frac{\mathrm{PL}}{\mathrm{DF}}=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}\) \(\frac{\mathrm{LM}}{\mathrm{EF}}=\frac{2.7}{5}=\frac{27}{50}\)

\(\)
∴ Two Triangles are not similar.

(iv) In ΔMNL and ΔPQR,
\(\frac{\mathrm{ML}}{\mathrm{QR}}=\frac{5}{10}=\frac{1}{2}\)

∠M = ∠Q (each 70°)

\(\frac{\mathrm{MN}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{2.5}{5}=\frac{1}{2}\)

∴ ΔMNL ~ ΔPQR [By SAS similarity cirterion]

(v) In ΔABC and ΔDEF,
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{DF}}=\frac{2.5}{5}=\frac{1}{2}\)

\(\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{EF}}=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}\)

But ∠B ≠ ∠F
∴ ΔABC and ΔDEF are not similar.

(vi) In ΔDEF, ∠D = 70°, ∠E = 80°
∠D + ∠E + ∠F = 180°
70° + 80° + ∠F = 180° [Angle Sum Propertyl
∠F= 180° – 70° – 80°
∠F = 30°
In ΔPQR,
∠Q = 80°, ∠R = 30°
∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180°
(Sum of angles of triangle)
∠P + 80° + 30° = 180°
∠P = 180° – 80° – 30°
∠P = 70°
In ΔDEF and ΔPQR,
∠D = ∠P (70° each)
∠E = ∠Q (80° each)
∠F = ∠R (30° each)
∴ ΔDEF ~ ΔPQR (AAA similarity criterion).

Question 2.
In Fig., ΔODC ~ ΔOBA, ∠BOC = 125° and ∠CDO = 70°. FInd ∠DOC, ∠DCO and ∠OAB.

Solution:
Given that: ∠BOC = 125°
∠CDO = 70°
DOB is a straight line
∴ ∠DOC + ∠COB = 180°
[Linear pair Axiom]
∠DOC + 125° = 180°
∠DOC = 180°- 125°
∠DOC = 55°
∠DOC = ∠AOB = 55°
[Vertically opposite angle]
But ΔODC ~ ΔOBA
∠D = ∠B = 70°
In ΔDOC, ∠D + ∠O + ∠C = 180°
70° + 55° + ∠C = 180°
∠C= 180° – 70° – 55°
∠C = 55°
∠C = ∠A = 55°
Hence ∠DOC = 55°
∠DCO = 55°
∴ ∠OAB = 55°.

Question 3.
Diagonals AC and BD of a trapezium ABCD with AB || DC intersect each other at the point O. Using a similarity criterion for two triangles, show that \(\frac{\mathbf{O A}}{\mathbf{O C}}=\frac{\mathbf{O B}}{\mathbf{O D}}\).
Solution:

Given: In Trapezium ABCD, AB || CD, and diagonal AC and BD intersects each other at O.
To Prove = \(\frac{\mathrm{OA}}{\mathrm{OC}}=\frac{\mathrm{OB}}{\mathrm{OD}}\) (Given)
Proof: AB || DC (Given)
In ΔDOC and ΔBOA,
∠1 = ∠2 (alternate angle)
∠5 = ∠6 (vertical opposite angle)
∠3 = ∠4 (alternate angle)
∴ ΔDOC ~ ΔBOA [AAA similarity criterion]
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{DO}}{\mathrm{BO}}=\frac{\mathrm{OC}}{\mathrm{OA}}\)
[If two triangle are similar corresponding sides are Proportional }
⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{OA}}{\mathrm{OC}}=\frac{\mathrm{BO}}{\mathrm{DO}}\)
Hence Proved.

Question 4.
In Fig., \(\) and ∠1 = ∠2. Show that ∆PQS ~ ∆TQR.

Solution:
Given that,
\(\frac{\mathrm{QR}}{\mathrm{QS}}=\frac{\mathrm{QT}}{\mathrm{PR}}\) and
∠1 = ∠2

To Prove. PQS – ITQR
Proof: In ΔPQR,
∠1 = ∠2 (given)
∴ PR = PQ
[Equal angle have equal side opposite to it]
and = \(\frac{\mathrm{QR}}{\mathrm{QS}}=\frac{\mathrm{QT}}{\mathrm{PR}}\) (given)
or \(\frac{\mathrm{QR}}{\mathrm{QS}}=\frac{\mathrm{QT}}{\mathrm{PQ}}\) [PR = PQ]
⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{QS}}{\mathrm{QR}}=\frac{\mathrm{PQ}}{\mathrm{QT}}\)
In ΔPQS and ΔTQR,
\(\frac{\mathrm{QS}}{\mathrm{QR}}=\frac{\mathrm{PQ}}{\mathrm{QT}}\)
∠1 = ∠1 (common)
∴ ∆PQS ~ ∆TQR [SAS similarity criterion]
Hence proved.

Question 5.
S and T are points on skies PR and QR of ∆PQR such that ∠P = ∠RTS. Show that ∆RPQ ~ ∆RTS.
Solution:
S and T are the points on side PR and QR such that ∠P = ∠RTS.

To Prove. ∆RPQ ~ ∆RTS
Proof: In ∆RPQ and ∆RTS
∠RPQ = ∠RTS (given)
∠R = ∠R [common angle]
∴ RPQ ~ ARTS
[By AA similarity critierion which is the required result.]

Question 6.
In figure ∆ABE ≅ ∆ACD show that ∆ADE ~ ∆ABC.

Solution:
Given. ∆ABC in which ∆ABE ≅ ∆ACD
To Prove. ∆ADE ~ ∆ABC
Proof. ∆ABE ≅ ∆ACD (given)
AB = AC (cpct) and AE = AD (cpct)
\(\frac{A B}{A C}=1\) ……………..(1)
\(\frac{A E}{A D}=1\) …………….(2)
From (1) and (2).
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AC}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{AE}}\)
In ∆ADE and ∆ABC,
\(\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{AE}}=\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{AC}}\)
∠A = ∠A (common)
∴ ∆ADE ~ ∆ABC [By SAS similarity criterion].

Question 7.
In Fig., altitudes AD and CE of ∆ABC intersect each other at the point P.

Show that:
(i) ∆AEP ~ ∆CDP
(ii) ∆ABD ~ ∆CBE
(iii) ∆AEP ~ ∆ADB
(iv) ∆PDC ~ ∆BEC
Solution:
Given. ∆ABC, AD ⊥ BC CE⊥AB,

To Prove. (i) ∆AEP ~ ∆CDP
(ii) ∆ABD ~ ∆CBE
(iii) ∆AEP ~ ∆ADB
(iv) ∆PDC ~ ∆BEC
Proof:
(i) In ∆AEP and ∆CDP,
∠E = ∠D (each 90°)
∠APE = ∠CPD (vertically opposite angle)
∴ ∆AEP ~ ∆CDP [By AA similarity criterion].

(ii) In ∆ABD and ∆CBE,
∠D = ∠E (each 90°)
∠B = ∠B (common)
∴ ∆ABD ~ ∆CBE [AA Similarity criterion]

(iii) In ∆AEP and ∆ADB.
∠E = ∠D (each 90°)
∠A = ∠A (common)
∴ ∆AEP ~ ∆ADB [AA similarity criterion].

(vi) In ∆PDC and ∆BEC,
∠C = ∠C
∠D = ∠E
∴ ∆SPDC ~ ∆BEC [AA similarity criterion].

Question 8.
E is a point on the side AD produced of a parallelogram ABCD and BE Intersects CD at F. Show that AABE – &CFB.
Solution:
Given. Parallelogram ABCD. Side AD is produced to E, BE intersects DC at F.

To Prove. ∆ABE ~ ∆CFB
Proof. In ∆ABE and ∆CFB.
∠A = ∠C (opposite angle of || gm)
∠ABE = ∠CFB (alternate angle)
∴ ∆ABE ~ ∆CFB (AA similarity criterion)

Question 9.
In Fig., ABC and AMP are two right triangles, right angled at B and M respectively. Prove that:
(i) ∆ABC ~ ∆AMP
(ii) \(\frac{\mathbf{C A}}{\mathbf{P A}}=\frac{\mathbf{B C}}{\mathbf{M P}}\)

Solution:
Given. ∆ABC and ∆AMP are two right triangles right angled at B and M.
To Prove. (i) ∆ABC ~ ∆AMP
(ii) \(\frac{\mathbf{C A}}{\mathbf{P A}}=\frac{\mathbf{B C}}{\mathbf{M P}}\)
Proof. In ∆ABC and ∆AMP,
∠A = ∠A (common)
∠B = ∠M (each 90°)
(i) ∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆AMP (AA similarity criterion)

(ii) ∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{AP}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{MP}}\)
[If two triangles are similar corresponding sides]
\(\frac{\mathrm{CA}}{\mathrm{PA}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{MP}}\)
Hence Proved.

Q. 10.
CD and GH are respectively the vectors of ∠ACB and ∠EGF such that D and H lie on sides AB and FE of ∆ABC and
∆EFG respectively. If ∆ABC ~ ∆FEG, show
(i) \(\frac{\mathbf{C D}}{\mathbf{G H}}=\frac{\mathbf{A C}}{\mathbf{F G}}\)
(ii) ∆DCB ~ ∆HGE
(iii) ∆DCA ~ ∆HGF

Given. In ∆ABC and ∆EFG, CD and OH are bisector of ∠ACB and ∠EGF
i.e. ∠1 = ∠2
and ∠3 = ∠4
and ∆ABC ~ ∆FEG
To Prove. (i) = \(\frac{\mathbf{C D}}{\mathbf{G H}}=\frac{\mathbf{A C}}{\mathbf{F G}}\)
(ii) ∆DCB ~ ∆HGE
(iii) ∆DCA ~ ∆HGF
Proof.
(i) Given that, ∆ABC ~ ∆FEG
∴ ∠A = ∠F; ∠B = ∠E
and ∠C = ∠C
[∵ The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal]
Consider, ∠C = ∠C [Proved above]
\(\frac{1}{2}\) ∠C = \(\frac{1}{2}\) ∠G
∠2 = ∠4 or ∠1 = ∠3
Now, in ∆ACD and ∆FGH
∠A = ∠F [Proved above]
∠2 = ∠4 [Proved above]
∴ ∠ACD ~ ∠FGH [∵ AA similarity creterion]
Also, \(\frac{\mathrm{CD}}{\mathrm{GH}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{FG}}\)
[∵ Corresponding sides are in proportion].

(ii) In ∆DCB and ∆HGE,
∠B = ∠E [Proved above]
∠1 = ∠3 [Proved above]
∴ ∆DCB ~ ∆HGE [∵ AA similarity criterion]

(iii) In ∆DCA and ∆HGF
∠A = ∠F [Proved above]
∠2 = ∠4 [Proved above]
∴ ∆DCA ~ ∆HGF [∵ AA similarity criterion].

Question 11.
In Fig., E is a point on side CB produced of an Isosceles triangle ABC with AB = AC. IfAD ⊥BC and EF ⊥ AC, prove that ∆ABD ~ ∆ECF.

Solution:
Given. ∆ABC, isosceles triangle with AB = AC AD ⊥ BC, side BC is produced to E. EF ⊥ AC
To Prove. ∆ABD ~ ∆ECF
Proof. ∆ABC is isosceles (given)
AB = AC
∴ ∠B = ∠C [Equal sides have equal angles opposite to it)
In ∆ABD and ∆ECF,
∠ABD = ∠ECF (Proved above)
∠ADB = ∠EFC (each 90°)
∴ ∠ABD – ∠ECF [AA similarity).

Question 12.
Sides AB and BC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively proportional to sides PQ and QR and median PM of ∆PQR (see Fig.). Show that ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR.

Solution:
Given. ∆ABC and ∆PQR, AB, BC, and median AD of ∆ABC are proportional to side PQ; QR and median PM of ∆PQR,
i.e., \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{PR}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{PM}}\)

To prove: ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR
Construction: Produce AD to E such that AD = DE and Produce PM to N such that PM = MN join BE, CE, QN and RN
Proof: \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{PR}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{PM}}\) (given) …………..(1)
BD = DC (given)
AD = DE (construction)
Diagonal bisects each other ¡n quadrilateral ABEC
∴ Quadrilateral ABEC is parallelogram
Similarly PQNR is a parallelogram
∴ BE = AC (opposite sides of parallelogram) and QN = PR
\(\frac{\mathrm{BE}}{\mathrm{AC}}=1\) ……………(i)
\(\frac{\mathrm{QN}}{\mathrm{PR}}=1\) …………..(ii)
From (i) and (ii),
\(\frac{\mathrm{BE}}{\mathrm{AC}}=\frac{\mathrm{QN}}{\mathrm{PR}}\)
⇒ \(\frac{\mathrm{BE}}{\mathrm{QN}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{PR}}\)
But \(\frac{A B}{P Q}=\frac{A C}{P R}\) (Given)
∴ \(\frac{B E}{Q N}=\frac{A B}{P Q}\) …………..(2)
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{PM}}\) From (1)
= \(\frac{2 \mathrm{AD}}{2 \mathrm{PM}}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{PN}}\) …………..(3)
From (2) and (3),
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{BE}}{\mathrm{QN}}=\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{PN}}\)
∴ ∆ABE ~ ∆PQN [Sides are Proportional]
∴ ∠1 = ∠2 …………….(4) [Corresponding angle of similar triangle]
|| ly ∆ACE ~ ∆PRN ……….(5) [Corresponding angle of similar triangle]
Adding (4) and (5).
∠1 + ∠3 = ∠2 + ∠4
∠A = ∠P
Now in ∆ABC and ∆PQR,
∠A = ∠P (Proved)
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{PR}}\) (given)
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR [By using SA similarity criterion]
Hence Proved.

Question 13.
D is a point on the side BC of a triangle ABC such that ∠ADC = ∠BAC. Show that CA² = CB. CD.
Solution:
Given. ∆ABC, D is a point on side BC such that ∠ADC = ∠BAC
To Prove. CA² = BC × CD
Proof. In ABC and ADC,

∠C = ∠C (common)
∠BAC = ∠ADC (given)
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆DAC [by AA similarity criterion]
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{DC}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{AC}}\)
[If two triangles are similar corresponding sides are proportional]
AC² = BC. DC Hence Proved.

Question 14.
Sides AB and AC and median AD of a triangle ABC are proportional to sides PQ and PR and median PM of another
triangle PQR. Prove that ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR.
Solution:

Given: Two ∆s ABC and PQR. D is the mid-point of BC and M is the mid-point of QR. and \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{PR}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{PM}}\) ………..(1)
To Prove: ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR
Construction:
Produce AD to E such that AD = DE
Join BE and CE.
Proof. In quad. ABEC, diagonals AE and
BC bisect each other at D.
∴ Quad. ABEC is a parallelogram.
Similarly it can be shown that quad PQNR is a parallelogram.
Since ABEC is a parallelogram
∴. BE = AC ………….(2)
Similarly since PQNR is a || gm
∴ QN = PR ………….(3)
Dividing (2) by (3), we get:
\(\frac{B E}{Q N}=\frac{A C}{P R}\) …………….(4)
Now \(\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{PM}}=\frac{2 \mathrm{AD}}{2 \mathrm{PM}}=\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{PN}}\)
∴ ∠BAE = ∠QPN ………….(5)
From (1), (4) and (5), we get:
\(\frac{A D}{P Q}=\frac{B E}{Q N}=\frac{A E}{P N}\)
Thus in ∆s ABE and PQN, we get:
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{BE}}{\mathrm{QN}}=\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{PN}}\)
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆PQN
∴ ∠BAE = ∠QPN ………..(6)
Similarly it can be proved that
∆AEC ~ ∆PNR
∴ ∠EAC = ∠NPR …………..(7)
Adding (6) and (7), we get:
∠BAE + ∠EAC = ∠QPN + ∠NPR
i.e., ∠BAC = ∠QPR
Now in ∆ABC and ∆PQR.
\(\frac{A B}{P Q}=\frac{A C}{P R}\)
and included ∠A = ∠P
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆QPR (By SAS criterion of similarity).

Question 15.
A vertical pole of length 6 m casts a shadow 4 m long on the ground and at the same time a tower casts a shadow 28 m long. Find the height of the tower.
Solution:

Length of vertical stick = 6 m
Shadow of stick = 4 m
Let height of tower be H m
Length of shadow of tower = 28 m
In ∆ABC and ∆PMN,
∠C = ∠N (angle of altitude of sun)
∠B = ∠M (each 90°)
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆PMN [AA similarity criterion]
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PM}}=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{MN}}\)
[If two triangles are similar corresponding sides are proportional]
∴ \(\frac{6}{\mathrm{H}}=\frac{4}{28}\)
H = \(\frac{6 \times 28}{4}\)
H = 6 × 7
H = 42 m.
Hence, Height of Tower = 42 m.

Question 16.
If AD and PM are medians of triangles ABC and PQR, respectively where ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR, prove that \(\frac{\mathbf{A B}}{\mathbf{P Q}}=\frac{\mathbf{A D}}{\mathbf{P M}}\).

Solution:
Given: ∆ABC and ∆PQR, AD and PM are median and ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR
To Prove: \(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{PM}}\)
Proof. ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR (given)
∴ \(\frac{A B}{P Q}=\frac{B C}{Q R}=\frac{A C}{P R}\)
(If two triangles are similar corrosponding sides are Proportional)
∠A = ∠P
(If two triangles are similar corrosponding angles are equal)
∠B = ∠Q
∠C = ∠R
D is mid Point of BC
∴ BD = DC = \(\frac{1}{2}\) BC ……………..(2)
M is mid point of OR
∴ QM = MR = \(\frac{1}{2}\) QR …………….(3)
\(\frac{A B}{P Q}=\frac{B C}{Q R}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{2 \mathrm{BD}}{2 \mathrm{QM}}\) (from(2)and(3))
\(\frac{A B}{P Q}=\frac{B D}{Q M}\)
∠ABD = ∠PQM (given)
∆ABC ~ ∆PQM (By SAS similarity criterion)
\(\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{\mathrm{PQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{PM}}\)
[If two triangles are similar corresponding sides are proportional].

Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.1 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6 Triangles Ex 6.1

Question 1.
Fill in the blanks using the correct word given in brackets:
(i) All circles are ………………. (congruent, similar).
Solution:
All circles are similar.

(ii) All squares are ………………. (similar, congruent).
Solution:
MI squares are similar.

(iii) All ………………. triangles are similar. (isosceles, equilateral).
Solution:
All equilateral triangles are similar.

(iv) Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar, if
(a) their corresponding angles are __________ and
Solution:
equal

(b) their corresponding sides are ………………. (equal, proportional).
Solution:
proportional.

Question 2.
Give two different examples of pair
(i) similar figures
(ii) non-similar figures.
Solution:
(i) 1. Pair of equilateral triangle are similar figures.
2. Pair of squares are similar figures.

(ii) 1. A triangle and quadrilateral form a pair of non-similar figures.
2. A square and rhombus form pair of non – similar figures.

Question 3.
State whether the following quadrilaterals are similar or not :-

Solution:
The two quadrilaterals in the figure are not similar because their corresponding angles are not equal.

Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progressions Ex 5.4 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progressions Ex 5.4

Question 1.
Which term of the A.P. 121, 117, 113, …………. is its first negative term?
Solution:
Given A.P is 121, 117, 113, …
Here a = T₁ = 121 ;T₂ = 117; T₃ = 113
d = T₂ – T₁ = 117 – 121 = – 4
Using formula, T_n = a + (n – 1) d
T_n = 121 + (n – 1) (- 4)
= 121 – 4n + 4
= 125 – 4n.
According to question :—
T_n < 0
or 125 – 4n < 0
or 125 < 4n or 4n > 125.
or n > \(\frac{125}{4}\)
or n > 31\(\frac{1}{4}\).
But n must be integer, for first negative term.
∴ n = 32.
Hence, 32nd term be the first negative term of given A.P.

Question 2.
The sum of the third and the seventh term of an A.P. is 6 and their product ¡s 8. Find the sum of first sixteer
terms of an A.P.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common diftèrence of given A.P.
According to 1st condition
T₃ + T₇ = 6
[a + (3 – 1)d] + [a + (7 – 1) d] = 6
∵ [T_n = a + (n – 1) d]
or a + 2d + a + 6d = 6
or 2a + 8d = 6
or a + 4d = 3 …………….(1)
According to 2nd condition
T₃ (T₇) = 8
[a + (3 – 1) d] [a + (7 – 1)d] = 8
∵ [T_n = a + (n – 1) d]
or (a + 2d) (a + 6d) = 8
or [3 – 4d + 2d] [3 – 4d + 6d] = 8
[Using (1), a = 3 – 4d]
or (3 – 2d) (3 + 2d) = 8
or 9 – 4d² = 8
or 4d² = 98
or d² = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
d = ± \(\frac{1}{2}\)

Case I:
When d = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Putting d = \(\frac{1}{2}\) in (1), we get:
a + 4 (\(\frac{1}{2}\)) = 3
or a + 2 = 3
or a = 3 – 2 = 1
Using formula, S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
S¹⁶ = \(\frac{16}{2}\) [2 (1) + (16 – 1) \(\frac{1}{2}\)].

Case II:
Putting d = – \(\frac{1}{2}\) in (1), we get,
When d = – \(\frac{1}{2}\)
a + 4 (-\(\frac{1}{2}\)) = 3
a – 2 = 3
or a = 3 + 2 = 5
Using formula,
S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1)d]
S₁₆ = \(\frac{16}{2}\) [2(5) + (16 – 1) (-\(\frac{1}{2}\))]
= 8[10 – \(\frac{15}{2}\)]
= 8 \(\left[\frac{20-15}{2}=\frac{5}{2}\right]\)
S₁₆ = 20.

Question 3.
A ladder has rungs 25 cm apart (see fig.) The rungs decrease uniformly in length from 45 cm at the bottom to 25 cm at the top. If the top and bottom rungs are 2 latex]\frac{1}{2}[/latex] m apart, what is the length of the wood required for the rungs?

[Hint: Number of rungs = \(\frac{250}{25}\) + 1]
Solution:
Total length of rungs = 2 \(\frac{1}{2}\) m = \(\frac{5}{2}\) m
= (\(\frac{5}{2}\) × 100) cm = 250 cm
Length of each rung = 25 cm
∴ Number of rungs = \(\frac{\text { Total length of rungs }}{\text { Length of each rung }}\) + 1
= \(\frac{250}{25}\) + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11
Length of first rung =45 cm
Here a = 45; l = 25; n = 11
Length of the wood for rungs
= S₁₁
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + l]
= \(\frac{11}{2}\) [45 + 25]
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 70
= 11 × 35 = 385
Hence, length of the wood for rungs has 385 cm.

Question 4.
The houses of a row are numbered consecutively from 1 to 49. Show that there is a value of x such that the sum of the numbers of the houses preceding the house numbered x is equal to the sum of the numbers of the houses following it and find this value of x.
[Hint: S_{x – 1} = S₄₉ – S₁]
Solution:
Let ‘x’ denotes the number of any house.
Here a = T₁ = 1 ;d = 1
According to question,
S_{x – 1} = S₄₉ – S_x
= \(\frac{x-1}{2}\) [2 (1) + (x – 1 – 1) (1)]
= \(\frac{49}{2}\) [1 + 49] – \(\frac{x}{2}\) [2 (1) + (x – 1) (1)]
[Using S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d] and S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) (a + l) ]
or \(\frac{x-1}{2}\) [2 + x – 2] = \(\frac{49}{2}\) (50) – \(\frac{x}{2}\) [2 + x – 1]
or \(\frac{x(x-1)}{2}=49(25)-\frac{x(x+1)}{2}\)
or \(\frac{x}{2}\) [x – 1 + x + 1] = 1225
\(\frac{x}{2}\) × 2x = 1225
or x² = 1225
or x = 35.

Question 5.
A small terrace at a football ground comprises of 15 step each of which is 50 m long and built of solid concrete. Each step has a rise of \(\frac{1}{4}\) m and a tread of \(\frac{1}{2}\) m (see fig.) Calculate the total volume of concrete required to build the terrace.
[Hint: Volume of concrete required to build of the first step \(\frac{1}{4}\) × \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 50 m³].

Solution:
Volume of concrete required to build the first step \(\frac{1}{4}\) × \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 50 m³]
= [latex]\frac{25}{4}[/latex] m³
Volume of concrete required to build the second step = [\(\frac{25}{4}\) × \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 50] m³

= \(\frac{75}{2}\) m³
Volume of concrete required to build the third step = [\(\frac{3}{4}\) × \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 50] m³ and so on upto 15 steps.

Here a = T₁ = \(\frac{25}{4}\);
T₂ = \(\frac{25}{2}\);
T₃ = \(\frac{75}{4}\); and n = 15.
d = T₂ – T₁ = \(\frac{25}{2}\) – \(\frac{25}{4}\)
= \(\frac{50-25}{4}\) = \(\frac{25}{4}\).

Total volume of concrete required to buld the terrace = S₁₅
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1)d]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\left[2\left(\frac{25}{4}\right)+(15-1) \frac{25}{4}\right]\)
= \(\left[\frac{25}{4} \times \frac{14 \times 25}{4}\right]\)
= \(\frac{15}{2}\left[\frac{25}{2} \times \frac{175}{2}\right]\)
= \(\frac{15}{2} \times \frac{200}{2}\) = 750
Hence, total volume of concrete required to build the terrace is 750 m³.

Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progressions Ex 5.3 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progressions Ex 5.3

Question 1.
Find the sum of the following APs:
(i) 2, 7, 12, … to 10 terms.
(ii) – 37, – 33, – 29, ………….. to 12 terms.
(iii) 0.6, 1.7, 2.8, … to 100 terms.
(iv) \(\frac{1}{5}\), \(\frac{1}{12}\), \(\frac{1}{10}\), ………… to 11 terms.
Solution:
(i) Given AP. is 2, 7, 12, …
Here a = 2, d = 7 – 2 = 5 and n = 10
S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
∴ S₁₀ = \(\frac{10}{2}\) [2 × 2 + (10 – 1)5]
= 5 [4 + 45] = 245.

(ii) Given A.P. is – 37, – 33, – 29…
Here a = -37, d = – 33 + 37 = 4 and n = 12
S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
∴ S₁₂ = [2(-37) + (12 – 1)4]
= 6 [- 74 + 44] = – 180.

(iii) Given A.P. is 0.6, 1.7. 2.8.
Here a = 0.6, d = 1.7 – 0.6 = 1.1 and n = 100
S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a+(n – 1) d]
∴ S₁₀₀ = \(\frac{100}{2}\) [2(0.6) + (100 – 1) 1.1]
= 50 [1.2 + 108.9] = 5505.

(iv) Given AP. is \(\frac{1}{5}\), \(\frac{1}{12}\), \(\frac{1}{10}\), ………… to 11 terms.
Here a = \(\frac{1}{5}\), d = \(\frac{1}{5}\) and n = 11
S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a +(n – 1)d]
∴ S₁₁ = \(\frac{11}{2}\left[2\left(\frac{1}{15}\right)+(11-1) \frac{1}{60}\right]\)

= \(\frac{11}{2}\left[\frac{2}{15}+\frac{10}{60}\right]=\frac{11}{2}\left[\frac{2}{15}+\frac{1}{6}\right]\)

= \(\frac{11}{2}\left[\frac{4+5}{30}=\frac{9}{30}\right]=\frac{33}{20}\).

Question 2.
Find the sums given below:
(i) 7+ 10\(\frac{1}{2}\) + 14 + …………… + 84
(ii) 34 + 32 + 30 + ………. + 10
(iii) – 5 + (- 8) + (- 11) +………+ (- 230)
Solution:
(i) Given A.P. is
7 + 10\(\frac{1}{2}\) + 14 + ………….. + 84
Here a = 7, d = 10\(\frac{1}{2}\) – 7 = \(\frac{21}{2}\) – 7
= \(\frac{21-14}{2}=\frac{7}{2}\)
and l = T_n = 84
or a + (n – 1) d = 84
or 7 + (n – 1) \(\frac{7}{2}\) = 84
or (n – 1) \(\frac{7}{2}\) = 84 – 7 = 77
or n – 1 = 77 × \(\frac{2}{7}\) =22
n = 22 + 1 = 23
∵ S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + l]
Now, S₂₃ = \(\frac{23}{2}\) [7 + 84]
= \(\frac{23}{2}\) × 91 = \(\frac{2093}{2}\).

(ii) Given A.P. is 34 + 32 + 30 + …………… + 10
Here a = 34, d = 32 – 34 = -2
l = T_n = 10
a + (n – 1) d = 10
or 34 + (n – 1) (- 2) = 10
or – 2(n – 1) = 10 – 34 = -24
or n – 1 = 12
n = 12 + 1 = 13
[∵ S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + l]]
Now, S₁₃ = \(\frac{13}{2}\) [34 + 10]
= \(\frac{23}{2}\) × 44
= 13 × 22 = 286.

(iii) Give A.P. is – 5 + (- 8) + (- 11) + ……………. + (- 230)
Here a = – 5, d = – 8 + 5 = – 3
and l = T_n = – 230
a + (n – 1) d = – 230
or – 5 + (n – 1) (- 3) = – 230
or – 3(n – 1) = – 230 + 5 = – 225
or n – 1 = \(\frac{225}{3}\) = 75
or n = 75 + 1 = 76
Now, S₇₆ = \(\frac{76}{2}\) [- 5 + (- 23o)]
= 38 (- 235) = – 8930.

Question 3.
In an AP:
(i) given a = 5, d = 3, a_n = 50 find n and S_n.
(ii) given a = 7. a₁₃ = 35, find d and S₁₃.
(iii) given a₁₂ = 37, d = 3. find a and S₁₂.
(iv) given a₃ = 15, S₁₀ = 125, find d and a₁₀.
(y) given d = 5, S₉ = 75, find a and a₉.
(vi) given a = 2, d = 8, S_n = 90, find n and a_n.
(vii) given a = 8, a_n = 62, S_n = 210, find n and d.
(viii)given a_n = 4, d = 2, S_n = -14, find n and a.
(ix) given a = 3, n = 8, S = 192, find d.
(x) given l = 28, S = 144, and there are total 9 terms. Find a.
Solution:
(i) Given a = 5, d = 3, a_n = 50
a_n = 50
a + (n – 1) d = 50
or 5 + (n – 1) 3 = 50
or 3 (n – 1) = 50 – 5 = 45
or n – 1 = \(\frac{45}{3}\) = 15
or n = 15 + 1 = 16
Now, S_n = latex]\frac{n}{2}[/latex] [a + l]
= latex]\frac{16}{2}[/latex] [5 + 50] = 8 × 55 = 440.

(ii) Given a = 7, a₁₃ = 35
a₁₃ = 35
a + (n – 1) d = 35
or 7 + (13 – 1) d = 35
or 12 d = 35 – 7 = 28
or d = \(\frac{7}{3}\).
∵ [S_n = latex]\frac{n}{2}[/latex] [a + l]
Now, S₁₃ = \(\frac{13}{2}\) [7 + 35]
= \(\frac{13}{2}\) × 42 = 273

(iii) Given a₁₂ = 37, d = 3
∵ a₁₂ = 37
a + (n – 1) d = 37
or a + (12 – 1) 3 = 37
a + 33 = 37
a = 37 – 33 = 4
∵ [S_n = latex]\frac{n}{2}[/latex] [a + l]
Now, S₁₂ = \(\frac{13}{2}\) [4 + 37]
= 6 × 41 = 246.

(iv)Given a₃ = 15, S₁₀ = 125
∵ a₃ = 15
a + (n – 1) d = 15
a + (3 – 1) d = 15
or a + 2d = 15 …………….(1)
∵ S₁₀ = 125
∵ [S_n = latex]\frac{n}{2}[/latex] [2a + (n – 1)d]
\(\frac{10}{2}\) [2a + (10 – 1) d] = 125
or 5[2a + 9d] = 125
Note this
or 2a + 9d = \(\frac{125}{5}\) = 25
or 2a + 9d = 25 …………(2)
From (1), a = 15 – 24 …………..(3)
Substitute this value of (a) in (2i, we c1
2(15 – 2d) + 9d = 25
or 30 – 4d + 9d = 25
5d = 25 – 30
or d = \(\frac{-5}{5}\) = -1
Substitute this value of d in (3), we get
a = 15 – 2(- 1)
a = 15 + 2 = 17
Now, a₁₀ = 17 + (10 – 1)(- 1)
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d = 17 – 9 = 8.

(v) Given d = 5, S₉ = 75
∵ S₉ = 75
∵ [S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1)d]
\(\frac{9}{2}\) [2a + 40] = 75
or [2a + 40] = \(\frac{50}{3}\)
or 2a = \(\frac{50}{3}\) – 40
or a = \(-\frac{70}{3} \times \frac{1}{2}\)
or a = – \(\frac{35}{3}\)
Now, a₉ = a + (n – 1) d
= – \(\frac{35}{3}\) + (9 – 1)⁰ × 5
= – \(\frac{35}{3}\) + 4o = \(\frac{-35+120}{3}\)
a₉ = \(\frac{85}{3}\).

(vi) Given a = 2, d = 8, S_n = 90
∵ S_n = 90
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1)d] = 9o
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2 × 2 + (n – 1) 8] = 90
or n [2 + 4n – 4] = 90
or n (4n – 2) = 90
or 4n² – 2n – 90 = 0
or 2n² – 10n + 9n – 45 = 0
S = – 2
P = – 45 × 2 = – 90
or 2n [n – 5] + 9(n – 5) = 0
or (2n + 9) (n – 5) = 0
Either 2n + 9 = 0 or n – 5 = 0
Either n = – \(\frac{9}{2}\) or n = 5
∵ n cannot be negative so reject n = – \(\frac{9}{2}\)
∴ n = 5
Now, a_n = a₅ = a + (n – 1) d
= 2 + (5 – 1) 8 = 2 + 32 = 34.

(vii) Given a = 8, a_n = 62, S_n = 210
∵ S_n = 210
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + a_n] = 210
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) [8 + 62] = 210
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) × 70 = 210
or n = \(\frac{210}{35}\) = 6
Now, a_n = 62
[∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d]
or 5d = 62 – 8 = 54
or d = \(\frac{54}{5}\).

(viii) Given a_n = 4, d = 2, S_n = – 14
∵ a_n = 4
a + (n – 1) d = 4
or a + (n – 1)2 = 4
or a + 2n – 2 = 4
or a = 6 – 2n ……………(1)
and S_n = – 14
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + a_n] = – 14
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) [6 – 2n +4] = – 14 (Using (1))
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) [10 – 2n] = – 14
or 5n – n² + 14 = 0
or n² – 5n – 14 = 0
S = – 5
P = 1 × – 14 = – 14
or n² – 7n + 2n – 14 = 0
or n(n – 7) + 2 (n – 7) = 0
or (n – 7) (n + 2) = 0
either n – 7 = 0
or n + 2 = 0
n = 7 or n = -2
∵ n cannot be negative so reject n = – 2
∴ n = 7
Substitute this value of n in (1), we get
a = 6 – 2 × 7
a = 6 – 14 = – 8.

(ix) Given a = 3, n = 8, S = 192
∵ S = 192
S₈ = 192 [∵ n = 8]
∵ S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1)d]
or \(\frac{8}{2}\) [2 × 3 + (8 – 1) d] = 192
or 4 [6 + 7d] = 192
6 + 7d = \(\frac{192}{4}\) = 48
or 7d = 48 – 6 = 42
or d = \(\frac{42}{6}\) = 6.

(x) Given l = 28, S = 144 and there are total 9 terms
∴ n = 9; l = a₉ = 28; S₉ = 144
∵ a₉ = 28
or a + (9 – 1) d = 28
∵ [a_n = T_n = a + (n – 1) d ]
or a + 8d = 28 …………….(1)
and S₉ = 144
∵ [S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + a_n]]
\(\frac{9}{2}\) [a + 28] = 144
or a + 28 = \(\frac{144 \times 2}{9}\) = 32
a = 32 – 28 = 4.

Question 4.
How many terms of the A.P : 9, 17, 5… must be taken to give a sum of 636?
Solution:
Given A.P. is 9, 17, 25, …………
Here a = 9, d = 17 – 9 = 8
But S_n = 636
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d] = 636
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2(9) + (n – 1) 8] = 636
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) [18 + 8n – 8] = 636
or n [4n + 5] = 636
or 4n² + 5n – 636 = 0
a = 4, b = 5, c = – 636
D = (5) – 4 × 4 × (- 636)
= 25 + 10176 = 10201
∴ n = \(\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{\mathrm{D}}}{2 a}\)

= \(\frac{-5 \pm \sqrt{10201}}{2 \times 4}=\frac{-5 \pm 101}{8}\)

= \(\frac{-106}{8} \text { or } \frac{96}{8}\)

= \(-\frac{53}{4}\) or 12
∴ n cannot be negative so reject n = \(-\frac{53}{4}\)
∴ n = 12
Hence, sum of 12 terms of given A.P. has sum 636.

Question 5.
The first term ofan AP is 5, the last term is 45 and the sum Is 400. Find the number of terms and the common difference.
Solution:
Given that a = T₁ = 5; l = a_n = 45
and S_n = 400
∴ T_n = 45
a + (n – 1) d = 45
or 5 + (n – 1) d = 45
or (n – 1) d = 45 – 5 = 40
or (n – 1) d = 40 ……………….(1)
and S_n = 400
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + a_n] = 400
or \(\frac{n}{2}\) [5 + 45] = 400
or 25 n = 400
or n = \(\frac{400}{25}\) = 16
Substitute this value of n in (1), we get
(16 – 1) d = 40
or 15d = 40
d = \(\frac{40}{15}\) = \(\frac{8}{3}\)
Hence, n = 16 and d = \(\frac{8}{3}\)

Question 6.
The first and last terms of an AP are 17 and 350 respectively. 1f the common difference is 9, how many terms are there
and what is their sum?
Solution:
Given that a = T₁ = 17;
l = a_n = 350 and d = 9
∵ l = a_n = 350
a + (n – 1) d = 350
17 + (n – 1) 9 = 350
or 9 (n – 1) = 350 – 17 = 333
or n – 1 = \(\frac{333}{9}\) = 37
n = 37 + 1 = 38
Now, S₃₈ = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + l]
= \(\frac{38}{2}\) (17 + 350]
= 19 × 367 = 6973.
Hence, sum of 38 terms of given A.P. arc 6973.

Question 7.
Find the sum of first 22 terms of an AP. in which d = 7 and 22nd term is 149.
Solution:
Given that d = 7; T₂₂ = 149 and n = 22
∵ T₂₂ = 149
a + (n – 1) d = 149
or a + (22 – 1) 7 = 149
or a + 147 = 149
or a = 149 – 147 = 2
Now, S₂₂ = [a + T₂₂]
= \(\frac{22}{2}\) [2+ 149] = 11 × 151 = 1661
Hence, sum of first 22 temis of given A.P. is 1661.

Question 8.
Find the sum of first 51 terms of an AP whose second and third terms are 14 and 18 respectively.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be fïrst term and common difference
Given that T₂ = 14; T₃ = 18 and n = 51
∵ T₂ = 14
a + (n – 1) d = 14
a + (2 – 1)d = 14
or a + d = 14
a = 14 – d …………….(1)
and T₃ = 18 (Given)
a + (n – 1) d = 18
a + (3 – 1) d = 18
or a + 2d = 18
or 14 – d + 2d = 18
or d = 18 – 14 = 4
or d = 4
Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a = 14 – 4 = 10
Now, S₅₁ = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
= \(\frac{51}{2}\) [2 × 10 + (51 – 1) 4]
= \(\frac{51}{2}\) [2o + 2oo]
= \(\frac{51}{2}\) × 220 = 51 × 110 = 5610
Hence, sum of first 51 terms of given A.P. is 5610.

Question 9.
If the sum of first 7 terms of an AP is 49 and that of 17 terms is 289, find the sum of first n terms.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of given A.P.
According to 1st condition
S₇ = 49
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d] = 49
or \(\frac{7}{2}\) [2a + (7 – 1) d] = 49
or \(\frac{7}{2}\) [2a + 6d] = 49
or a + 3d = 7
or a = 7 – 3d
According to 2nd condition
S₁₇ = 289
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a+(n – 1)d]=289
\(\frac{17}{2}\) [2a + (17 – 1) d] = 289
a + 8d = \(\frac{289}{17}\) = 17
Substitute the value of a from (1), we get
7 – 3d + 8d = 17
5d = 17 – 7 = 10
d = \(\frac{10}{5}\) = 2
Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a = 7 – 3 × 2
a = 7 – 6 = 1
Now, S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2 × 1 + (n – 1) × 2] = n [I + n – 1] = n × n = n²
Hence, sum of first n terms of given A.P. is n².

Question 10.
Show that a₁, a₂, ……., a_n, … form an AP where is defined as below.
(i) a_n = 3 + 4n
(ii) a_n = 9 – 5n
Also find the sum of the first 15 terms In each case.
Solution:
(i) Given that a_n = 3 + 4n ………..( 1)
Putting the different values of n in(1), we get
a₁ = 3 + 4(1) = 7;
a₂ = 3 + 4 (2) = 11
a₃ = 3 + 4 (3) = 15, …………
Now, a₂ – a₁ = 11 – 7
and a₃ – a₂ = 15 – 11 = 4
a₂ – a₁ = 11 – 7 = 4
and a₃ – a₂ = 4 = d(say)
∵ given sequence form an A.P.
Here a = 7, d = 4 and n = 15
∴ S₁₅ = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1)d]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\) [2(7) + (15 – 1) 4]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\) [14 + 56] = \(\frac{15}{2}\) × 70
= 15 × 35 = 525.

(ii) Given that a_n = 9 – 5n ……………….(1)
Putting the different values of n is (1), we get
a₁ = 9 – 5(1) = 4;
a₂ = 9 – 5(2) = -1;
a₃ = 9 – 5(3) = -6.
Now, a₂ – a₁ = – 1 – 4 = – 5
and a₃ – a₂ = – 6 + 1 = – 5
∵ a – a₁ = a₃ – a₂ = – 5 = d (say)
∴ given sequence form an A.P.
Here a = 4, d = – 5 and n = 15
∴ S₁₅ = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\) [2(4) + (15 – 1) (-5)]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\) [8 – 70]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\) (-62) = – 465

Question 11.
If the sum of the first n terms of an AP is 4n – n², what is the first term (that is S₁) ? What is the sum of two terms? What is the second term ? Similarly, find the 3rd, the 10th and the nth terms.
Solution:
Given that, sum of n terms of an A.P. are
S_n = 4n – n²
Putting n = 1 in (1), we get
S₁ = 4(1) – (1)² = 4 – 1
S₁ = 3
∴ a = T₁ = S₁ = 3
Putting n = 2, in (1), we get
S₂ = 4(2) – (2)² = 8 – 4
S₂ = 4
or T₁ + T₂ = 4
or 3 + T₂ = 4
or T₂ = 4 – 3 = 1
Putting n = 3 in (1), we get
S₃ =4(3) – (3)² = 12 – 9
S₃ = 3
or S₂ + T₃ = 3
or 4+ T₃ = 3
or T₃ = 3 – 4 = – 1
Now, d = T₂ – T₁
d = 1 – 3 = -2
∴ T₁₀ = a + (n – 1) d
= 3 + (10 – 1) (- 2)
T₁₀ = 3 – 18 = – 15
and T_n = a + (n – 1) d
= 3 + (n – 1) (- 2)
= 3 – 2n + 2
T_n = 5 – 2n.

Question 12.
Find the sum of the first 40 positive integers divisible by 6.
Solution:
Positive integers divisible by 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 42, …
Here a = T₁ = 6, T₂ = 12, T₃ = 18, T₄ = 24
T₂ – T₁ = 12 – 6 = 6
T₃ – T₂ = 18 – 12 = 6
T₄ – T₃ = 24 – 18 = 6
∵ T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = T₄ – T₃ = 6 = d (say)
Using formula, S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
S₄₀ = \(\frac{40}{2}\) [2(6) + (40 – 1)6].
= 20 [12 + 234]
= 20 (246) = 4920
Hence, sum of first 40 positive integers divisible by 6 is 4920.

Question 13.
Find the sum of first 15 multiples of 8.
Solution:
Multiples of 8 are 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, …………..
Here a = T₁ = 8; T₂ = 16; T₃ = 24 ; T₄ = 32
T₂ – T₁ = 16 – 8= 8
T₃ – T₂ = 24 – 16=8
T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = 8 = d(say)
Ùsing formula. S_n = [2a + (n – 1) d}
S₁₅ = \(\frac{15}{2}\) [2(8) + (15 – 1) 8]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\) [16 + 112]
= \(\frac{15}{2}\) × 128 = 960
Hence, sum of first 15 multiples of 8 is 960.

Question 14.
Find the sum of the odd numbers between 0 and 50.
Solution:
Odd numbers between 0 and 50 are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, …………, 49
Here a = T₁ = 1; T₂ = 3; T₃ = 5 ; T₄ = 7
and l = T_n = 49
T₂ – T₁ = 3 – 1 = 2
T₃ – T₂ = 5 – 3 = 2
∵ T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = 2 = d (say)
Also, l = T_n = 49
a + (n – 1) d = 49
1 + (n – 1) 2 = 49
or 2 (n – 1) = 49 – 1 = 48
n – 1 = \(\frac{48}{2}\) = 24
n = 24 + 1 = 25.
Using formula, S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
S₂₅ = \(\frac{25}{2}\) [2(1) + (25 – 1)2]
= \(\frac{25}{2}\) [2 + 48]
= \(\frac{25}{2}\) × 50 = 625
Hence, sum of the odd numbers between 0 and 50 are 625.

Question 15.
A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: ₹ 200 for
the first day, ₹ 250 for the second day, ₹ 300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being ₹ 50 more than for the preceding day, How much money the contractor has to pay as penalty, if he hasdelayed the work by 30 days?
Solution:
Penalty (cost) for delay of one, two, third day are ₹ 200, ₹ 250, ₹ 300
Now, penalty increase with next day with a difference of ₹ 50.
∴ Required A.P. are ₹ 200, ₹ 250, ₹ 300, ₹ 350, …
Here a = T₁ = 200; d = ₹ 50 and n = 30
Amount of penalty gives after 30 days
= S₃₀
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
= \(\frac{30}{2}\) [2(2oo) + (30 – 1) 50)
= 15 [400 + 1450]
= 15 (1850) = 27750
Hence, ₹ 27350 pay as penalty by the contractor if he has delayed the work 30 days.

Question 16.
A sum of ₹ 700 is to be used to give seven cash prizes to students of a school for their overall academic performance. If
each prize is ₹ 20 less than its preceding prize, find the value of each of the prizes.
Solution:
Let amount of prize given to 1st student = ₹ x
Amount of prize given to 2nd student = ₹ (x – 20)
Amount of prize given to 3rd student = ₹ [x – 20 – 20] = ₹ (x – 40)
and so on.
∴ Required sequence are ₹ x, ₹ (x – 20), ₹ (x – 40), … which form on A.P. with
a = ₹ x, d = – 20 and n = 7
Using formula, S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
S₇ = \(\frac{7}{2}\) [2(x) + (7 – 1) (- 20)]
S₇ = \(\frac{7}{2}\) [2x – 120] = 7 (x – 60)
According to question,
7 (x – 60) = 700
x – 60 = 7 = 100
x – 60 = 7 = 100
x = 100 + 60
x = 160
Hence, 7 prizes are ₹ 160, ₹ 140, ₹ 120, ₹ 100, ₹ 80, ₹ 60, ₹ 40.

Question 17.
In a school, student thought of planting trees in and around the school to reduce air pollution. It was decided that
number of trees, that each section of each class will plant, will be the same as the class, in which they are studying, e.g. – a section of Class I will plant 1 tree, a section of Class II will plant 2 trees and so on till Class XII. There are three sections of each class. How many trees will be planted by the students?
Solution:
Number of trees planted by three sections of class I = 3 × 1 = 3
Number of trees planted by three sections of class II = 3 × 2 = 6
Number of trees planted by three sections of class III = 3 × 3 = 9
…………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………
Number of trees planted by three sections of class XII = 3 × 12 = 36
:. Required A.P. are 3, 6, 9, …………., 36
Here a = T₁ = 3; T₂ = 6; T₃ = 9
and l = T_n = 36; n = 12
d = T₂ – T₁ = 6 – 3 = 3
Total number of trees planted by students
= S₁₂
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [a + l]
= \(\frac{12}{2}\) [3+ 36]
= 6 × 39 = 234
Hence, 234 trees will be planted by students to reduce air pollution.

Question 18.
A spiral is made up of successive semicircics, with centres alternately at A and B, starting with centre at A, of radii 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, 2.0 cm, …. as shown in Fig. What is the total length of such a spiral made up of thirteen consecutive semicircies? (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\))
[Hint: Length of successive semicircies is ‘l₁’ ‘l₂’ ‘l₃‘ ‘l₄‘ … wIth centres at A, B, A, B, …, respectively.]

Solution:
Let l₁ = length of first semi circle = πr₁ = π(0.5) = \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
l₂ = length of second semi circlem = πr₂= π(1) = π
l₃ = length of third semi circle = πr₃ = π(1.5) = \(\frac{3 \pi}{2}\)
and l₄ = length of fourth senil circle = πr₄ = π(2) = 2π and so on
∵ length of each successive semicircle form an A.P.
Here
a = T₁ = \(\frac{\pi}{2}\); T₂ = π;
T₃ = \(\frac{3 \pi}{2}\); T₄ = 2π……… and n = 13
d = T₂ – T₁ = π – \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
= \(\frac{2 \pi-\pi}{2}=\frac{\pi}{2}\)
Length of whole spiral = S₁₃

Hence, total length of a spiral made up of thirteen consecutive semi circies is 143 cm

Question 19.
200 logs are stacked in the following manner : 20 logs in the bottom row, 19 in the next row, 18 in the row next to it and so on (see Fig). In how many rows are the 200 logs placed and how many logs are in the top row?

Solution:
Number of logs in the bottom (1st row) = 20
Number of logs in the 2nd row = 19
Number of log in the 3rd row = 18 and so on.
∴ Number of logs in the each steps form an
Here a = T₁ = 20; T₂ = 19; T₃ = 18…
d = T₂ – T₁ = 19 – 20 = – 1
Let S, denotes the number logs.
Using formula, S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2 (20) + (n – 1) (-1)]
∴ S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\) [40 – n + 1]
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [41 – n]
According to question,
\(\frac{n}{2}\) [41 – n] = 200
or 41 – n² = 400
or – n² + 41n – 400 = 0
or n² – 41n + 400 = 0
S = – 41, P = 400
or n² – 16n – 25n + 400 = 0
or n (n – 16) – 25 (n – 16)=0
or (n – 16) (n – 25) = 0
Either n – 16 = 0 or n – 25 = 0
Either n = 16 or n = 25
∴ n = 16, 25.
Case I:
When n = 25
T₂₅ = a + (n – 1) d
= 20 + (25 – 1)(- 1)
= 20 – 24 = – 4;
which is impossible
∴ n = 25 rejected.

Case II. When n = 16
T₁₆ = a + (n – 1) d
= 20 + (16 – 1)(- 1)
= 20 – 15 = 5
Hence, there are 16 row and 5 logs are in the top row.

Question 20.
In a potato race a bucket ¡s placed at the starting point which Ls 5 m from the first potato, and the other potatoes are placed 3 m apart in a straight line. There are ten potatoes in the line (see Fig.)

Each competitor starts from the bucket, picks up the nearest potato, runs back with It, drops It in the bucket, runs back to pick up the next potato, runs to the bucket to drop it In, and the continues in the same way until all the potatoes are in the bucket. What is the total distance the competitor has to run?
(Hint : To pick up the first potato and second potato, the distance run is [2 × 5 + 2 × (5 + 3)] m)
Solution:
Distance covered to pick up the Ist potato = 2(5) m = 10 m
Distance between successive potato = 3 m
distance covered to pick up the 2nd potato = 2(5 + 3) m = 16 m
Distance covered to pick up the 3rd potato = 2 (5 + 3 + 3) m = 22 m
and this process go on. h is clear that this situation becomes an A.P. as 10 m, 16 m, 22 m, 28 m, …
Here a = T₁ = 10; T₂ = 16; T₃ = 22, …
d = T₂ – T₁ = 16 – 10 = 6 and n = 10
∴ Total distance the competitor has to run = S₁₀
= \(\frac{n}{2}\) [2a + (n – 1) d]
= \(\frac{10}{2}\) [2(10) + (10 – 1) 6]
= 5 [20 + 54]
= 5 × 74 = 370
Hence, 370 m is the total distance run by a competitor.

Punjab State Board PSEB 10th Class Maths Book Solutions Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progressions Ex 5.2 Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

PSEB Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progressions Ex 5.2

Question 1
Fill in the blanks in the following table, given that a is the first term, d the common difference and a the nth term of the
AP:

Solution:
(i) Here a = 7, d = 3, n = 8
∵ a_n = a + (n – 1)d
∴ a₈ = 7 + (8 – 1)3
= 7 + 21 = 28.

(ii) Here a = – 18, n = 10, a_n = 0
∵ a_n = a + (n – 1)d
∴ a₁₀ = – 18 + (10 – 1)d
or 0 = – 18 + 9d .
or 9d = 18
d = \(\frac{18}{2}\) = 2.

(iii) Here d = – 3, n = 18, a_n = – 5
∵ a_n = a + (n – 1)d
∴ a₁₈ = a + (18 – 1)(-3)
or -5 = a – 51
or a = – 5 + 51 = 46.

(iv) Here a = – 18.9, d = 2.5 a_n = 3.6
∵ a_n = a + (n – 1)d
∴ 3.6 = – 18.9 + (n – 1) 2.5
or 3.6 + 18.9 = (n – 1) 2.5
or (n – 1) 2.5 = 22.5
or n – 1 = \(\frac{22.5}{2.5}\)
or n = 9 + 1 = 10.

(v) Here a = 3.5, d = 0, n = 105
∵ a_n = a + (n – 1) d
∴ a_n = 3.5 + (105 – 1) 0
a_n = 3.5 + 0 = 3.5.

Question 2.
Choose the correct choice in the following and justify:
(i) 30th term of the AP: 10, 7, 4, …………….. is
(A) 97 (B) 77 (C) – 77 (D) – 87

(ii) 11th term of the AP: – 3, – \(\frac{1}{2}\), 2, ………. is
(A) 28 (B) 22 (C) – 38 (D) – 48\(\frac{1}{2}\)

Solution:
(i) Given A.P. is 10, 7, 4 ……………
T₁ = 10, T₂ = 7, T₃ = 4
T₂ – T₁ = 7 – 10 = – 3
T₃ – T₂ = 4 – 7 = – 3
∵ T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = – 3 = d(say)
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
Now, T₃₀ = 10 + (30 – 1)(-3)
= 10 – 87 = – 77
∴ Correct choice is (C).

(ii) Given A.P. is – 3, –\(\frac{1}{2}\), 2, ……….
T₁ = – 3 T₂ = –\(\frac{1}{2}\), T₃ = 2, …………..
T₂ – T₁ = –\(\frac{1}{2}\) + 3 = \(\frac{-1+6}{2}=\frac{5}{2}\)
T₃ – T₂ = 2 + \(\frac{1}{2}\) = \(\frac{4+1}{2}=\frac{5}{2}\)
∵ T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = \(\frac{5}{2}\) = d(say)
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
Now, T₁₁ = -3 + (11 – 1) \(\frac{5}{2}\)
= -3 + 10 × \(\frac{5}{2}\) = – 3 + 25 = 22
∴ Correct choice is (B).

Question 3.
In the following APs, find the missing terms in the boxes:
(i) 2, , 26
(ii), 13, , 3
(iii) 5,, , 9
(iv) – 4, , , , , 6
(v) , 38, , , , – 22
Solution:
Let a be the first term and ‘d’ be the common difference of given A.P.
(i) Here T₁ = a = 2
and T₃ = a + 2d = 26
or 2 + 2d = 26
or 2d = 26 – 2 = 24
or d = 12
∴ Missing term = T₂ = a + d = 2 + 12 = 14.

(ii) Here, T₂ = a + d = 13 ……………(1)
and T₄ = a + 3d = 3 …………….(3)
Now, (2) – (1) gives

Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a – 5 = 13
a = 13 + 5 = 18.
∴ T₁ = a = 18
T₃ = a + 2d = 18 + 2(-5)
= 18 – 10 = 8.

(iii)Here T₁ = a = 5
and T₄ = a + 3d = 9
or a + 3d = \(\frac{19}{2}\)
or 5 + 3d = \(\frac{19}{2}\)
or 3d = \(\frac{19}{2}\) – 5
or 3d = \(\frac{19-10}{2}=\frac{9}{2}\)
or d = \(\frac{9}{2} \times \frac{1}{3}=\frac{3}{2}\)
T₂ = a + d = 5 + \(\frac{3}{2}\)
= \(\frac{10+3}{2}=\frac{13}{2}\)
T₃ = a + 2d = 5 + 2(\(\frac{3}{2}\)) = 5 + 3 = 8.

(iv) Here T₁ = a = —
T₆ = a + 5d = 6
or -4 + 5d = 6
or 5d = 6 + 4
or 5d = 10
or d = \(\frac{10}{2}\) = 2
Now, T₂ = a + d = -4 + 2 = -2
T₃ = a + 2d = – 4 + 2(2)
= – 4 + 4 = 0
T₄ = a + 3d = – 4 + 3(2)
= – 4 + 6 = 2
T₅ = a + 4d = – 4 + 4(2)
= – 4 + 8 = 4

(v) Here T₂ = a + d = 38 ………….(1)
and T₆ = a + 5d = -22 ……………(2)
Now, (2) – (1) gives

Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a + (-15) = 38
a = 38 + 15 = 53
∴ T₁ = a = 53
T₃ = a + 2d = 53 + 2(-15) = 53 – 30 = 23.
T₄ = a + 3d = 53 + 3(-15) = 53 – 45 = 8
T₅ = a + 4d = 53 + 4(-15) = 53 – 60 = – 7.

Question 4
Which term of the A.P. 3, 8, 13, 18, …………… is 78?
Solution:
Given A.P. is 3, 8, 13, 18, ………….
T₁ = 3, T₂ = 8, T₃ = 13, T₄ = 18
T₂ – T₁ =8 – 3=5
T₃ – T₂= 13 – 8=5
T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T,= 5 = d (say)
Using, T_n = a + (n – I) d
or 78 = 3 + (n – 1) 5
or 5(n – 1) = 78 – 3 = 75
or n – 1 = 15
or n = 15 + 1 = 16
Hence, 16th term of given AP. is 78.

Question 5.
Find the number of terms in each of the following APs:
(i) 7, 13, 19,…, 205
(ii) 18, 15\(\frac{1}{2}\), 13, ………….., – 47
Solution:
(i) Given A.P. is 7, 13, 19, …………..
T₁ = 7, T₂ = 13, T₃ = 19
T₂ – T₁ = 13 – 7 = 6
T₃ – T₂ = 19 – 13 = 6
T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = 6 = d(say)
Using formula, T_n = a + (n – 1) d
205 = 7 + (n – 1) 6
or (n – 1) 6 = 205 – 7 = 198
or (n – 1) = \(\frac{198}{6}\)
or n – 1 = 33
n = 33 + 1 = 34
Hence, 34th term of an AP. is 205.

(ii) Given A P. is 18, 15\(\frac{1}{2}\), 13, …………..
T₁ = 18, T₂ = 15\(\frac{1}{2}\) = \(\frac{31}{2}\), T₃ = 13
T₂ – T₁ = \(\frac{31}{2}\) – 18 = \(\frac{31-36}{2}=-\frac{5}{2}\)
T₃ – T₂ = 13 – \(\frac{31}{2}\) = \(\frac{26-31}{2}=-\frac{5}{2}\)
∵ T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = \(\frac{-5}{2}\) = d (say)
Using formula. T_n = a + (n – 1) d
– 47 = 18 + (n – 1) \(\frac{-5}{2}\)
or (n – 1) (\(\frac{-5}{2}\)) = – 47 – 18
or (n – 1) (\(\frac{-5}{2}\)) = – 65
or n – 1 = – 65 × – \(\frac{2}{5}\)
or n – 1 = 26
or n = 26 + 1 = 27
Hence, 27th term of an A.P. is – 47.

Question 6.
Is – 150 a term of 11, 8, 5, 2….? why?
Solution:
Given sequence is 11, 8, 5, 2, ………..
T₁ = 11, T₂ = 8, T₃ = 5, T₄ = 2
T₂ – T₁ = 8 – 11 = – 3
T₃ – T₂ = 5 – 8 = – 3
T₄ – T₃ = 2 – 5 = – 3
T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = T₄ – T₃ = – 3 = d (say).
Let – 150 be any term of given A.P.
then T_n = – 150
a+(n – 1)d = – 150
or 11 +(n – 1)(- 3) = – 150
or (n – 1)( – 3) = – 150 – 11 = – 161
or n – 1 = \(\frac{161}{3}\)
or n = \(\frac{161}{3}\) + 1 = \(\frac{161+3}{3}\)
n = \(\frac{164}{3}\) = 54\(\frac{2}{3}\),
which is not a natural number.
Hence, – 150 cannot be a term of given A.P.

Question 7.
Find the 31st term of an AP whose 11th term is 38 and 16th term is 73.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and 4d’ be the first term and common difference of given A.P.
Given that T₁₁ = 38
a +(11 – 1) d = 38
[∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d]
a + 10 d = 38
and T₁₆ = 73
a + (16 – 1) d = 73
[∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d]
a + 15 d = 73
Now, (2) – (1) gives

Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a + 10 (7) = 38
or a + 70 = 38
or a = 38 – 70 = – 32
Now, T₃₁ = a + (31 – 1) d
= – 32 + 30 (7) = – 32 + 210 = 178.

Question 8.
An AP consists of 50 terms of which 3rd term is 12 and the last term is 106. Find the 291h term.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of given A.P.
Given that, T₃ = 12
a + (3 – 1) d = 12
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
or a + 2d = 12 ………………(1)
and Last term = T₅₀ = 106
a + (50 – 1) d = 106
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
a + 49 d = 106 ……………(2)
Now, (2) – (1) gives

Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a + 2(2) = 12
or a + 4 = 12
or a + 12 – 4 = 8
Now, T₂₉ = a + (29 – 1) d
= 8 + 28 (2) = 8 + 56 = 64.

Question 9.
If the 3rd and 9th tenus of an A.P. are 4 and – 8 respectively, which term of this A.P. is zero.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of given AP.
Given that: T₃ = 4
a + (3 – 1) d = 4
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
a + 2d = 4 …………..(1)
and T₉ = – 8
a + (9 – 1) d = 8
and T₉ = – 8
a + (9 – 1)d = 8
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
or a + 8d = – 8
Now, (2) – (1) gives

Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a + 2(- 2) = 4
or a – 4 = 4
or a = 4 + 4 = 8
Now, T_n = 0 (Given)
a + (n – 1) d = 0
or 8 + (n – 1)(- 2)=0
or -2 (n – 1) = – 8
or n – 1 = 4
or n = 4 + 1 = 5
Hence, 5th term of an AP. is zero.

Question 10.
The 17th term of an A.P. exceeds its 10th term by 7. Find the common difference.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of given A.P.
Now, T₁₇ = a + (17 – 1) d = a + 16 d
and T₁₀ = a + (10 – 1) d = a + 9 d
According to question
T₁₇ – T₁₀ = 7
(a + 16 d) – (a + 9 d) = 7
or a + 16 d – a – 9 d = 7
7 d = 7
or d = \(\frac{7}{7}\) = 1
Hence, common difference is 1.

Question 11.
Which term of the A.P. 3, 15, 27, 39, …………. will be 132 more than its 54th term?
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of given A.P.
Given A.P. is 3, 15, 27, 39, …
T₁ = 3, T₂ = 15, T₃ = 27, T₄ = 39
T₂ – T₁ = 15 – 3 = 12
T₃ – T₂ = 27 – 15 = 12
:. d=T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ =12
Now, T₅₄ = a + (54 – 1) d
= 3 + 53 (12) = 3 + 636 = 639
According to question
T = T₅₄ + 132
a + (n – 1)d = 639 + 132
3 + (n – 1)(12) = 771
(n – 1) 12 = 771 – 3 = 768
or n – 1 = \(\frac{768}{12}\) = 64
or n = 64 + 1 = 65
Hence, 65th term of A.P. is 132 more than its 54th term.

Question 12.
Two APs have the same common difference. The difference between their 100th terms is 100, what is the difference between their 1000th terms?
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of first AP.
Also, ‘A’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of second A.P.
According to question
[T₁₀₀ of second A.P.] – [T₁₀₀ of first A.P.] = 100
or[A +(100 – 1)d] – [a +(100 – 1)d] = 100
or A + 99d – a – 99d = 100
or A – a = 100
Now, [T₁₀₀₀ of second A.P.] – [T₁₀₀₀ of first A.P.]
= [A + (1000 – 1) d) – (a + (1000 – 1) d]
= A + 999 d – a – 999 d
= A – a = 100 [Using (I)].

Question 13.
How many three-digits numbers are divisible by 7?
Solution:
Three digits numbers which divisible by 7 are 105, 112, 119 , 994
Here a = T₁ = 105, T₂ = 112, T₃ = 119 and T_n = 994
T₂ – T₁ = 112 – 105=7
T₃ – T₂ = 119 – 112=7
∴ d = T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = 7
Given that, T_n = 994
a + (n – 1) d = 994
or 105 + (n – 1) 7 = 994
or (n – 1) 7 = 994 – 105
or (n – 1) 7 = 889
or n – 1 = \(\frac{889}{7}\) = 127
or n = 127 + 1 = 128.
Hence, 128 terms of three digit number are divisible by 7.

Question 14.
How many multiples of 411e between 10 and 250?
Solution:
Multiples of 4 lie between 10 and 250 are 12, 16, 20, 24, … 248
Here a = T₁ = 12, T₂ = 16, T₃ = 20 and T_n = 248
T₂ – T₁ = 16 – 12 = 4
T₃ – T₂ = 20 – 16 = 4
∴ d = T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = 4
Given that, T_n = 248
a + (n – 1) d = 248
or 12 + (n – 1)4 = 248
or 4(n – 1) = 248 – 12 = 236
or n – 1 = \(\frac{236}{4}\) = 59
or n = 59 + 1 = 60
Hence, there are 60 terms which are multiples of 4 lies between 10 and 250.

Question 15.
For what value of n, are the n terms of two A.P.s 63, 65, 67, …………. and 3, 10, 17, …………….. equal?
Solution:
Given A.P. is 63, 65, 67, ……………..
Here a = T₁ = 63, T₂ = 65, T₃ = 67
T₂ – T1 = 65 – 63 = 2
T₃ – T₂ = 67 – 65 = 2
∴ d = T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₂ = 2
and second A.P. is 3, 10, 17, …
Here a = T₁ = 3, T₂ = 10, T₃ = 17
T₂ – T₁ = 10 – 3 = 7
T₃ – T₂ = 17 – 10 = 7
According to question.
[nth term of first A.P.] = [nth term of second A.P.]
63 + (n – 1)2 = 3 + (n – 1) 7
or 63 + 2n – 2 = 3 + 7n – 7
or 61 + 2n = 7n – 4
or 2n – 7n = – 4 – 61
– 5n = – 65
n = \(\frac{65}{5}\) = 13.

Question 16.
Determine the AP. whose third term is 16 and 7 term exceeds the by 12.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of given A.P.
Given that T₃ = 16
a + (3 – 1) d = 16
a + 2d = 16
According to question
T₇ – T₅ = 12
[a + (7 – 1) d] – [a + (5 -1) d] = 12
a + 6 d – a – 44 = 12
2d = 12
d = \(\frac{12}{2}\) = 6
Substitute this value of d in (1), we get
a + 2(6) = 16
a = 16 – 12 = 4 .
Hence, given A.P. are 4, 10, 16, 22, 28, ………….

Question 17.
Find the 20th term from the last term of the AP: 3, 8, 13, ………., 253.
Solution:
Given A.P. is 3, 8, 13, …………., 253
Here, a = T₁ = 3, T₂ = 8, T₃ =13 and T_n = 253
T₂ – T₁ = 8 – 3 = 5
T₃ – T2 = 13 – 8 = 5
∴ d = T₂ – T₁ = T₃ – T₁ = 5
Now, T_n = 253
3 + (n – 1)5 = 253
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
(n – 1) 5 = 250
n-1 = \(\frac{250}{5}\) = 50
n = 50 + 1 = 51
20th term from the end of AP = (Total number of terms) – 20 + 1
= 51 – 20 + 1 = 32nd term
∴ 20th term from the end of AP
= 32nd term from the starting
= 3 + (32 – 1)5
∵ Tn = a + (n – 1)d
= 3 + 31 × 5
= 3 + 155 = 158.

Question 18.
The sum of the 4th and 8th term of an AP is 24 and the sum of the 6’ and 10th terms is 44. FInd the first three terms of the A.P.
Solution:
Let ‘a’ and ‘d’ be the first term and common difference of given A.P.
According to 1st condition
T₄ + T₈ = 24
a + (4 – 1) d + a + (8 – 1) d = 24
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
or 2a + 3d + 7d = 24
2a + 10d = 24
a + 5d = 12 …………(1)
According to 2nd condition
T₆ + T₁₀ = 44
a + (6 – 1) d + a +(10 – 1) d = 44
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
2a + 5d + 9d = 44
2a + 14d = 44
a + 7d = 22
Now (2) – (1) gives

Substitute this value of d in (I). we get
a + 5(5) = 12
a + 25 = 12
a = 12 – 25 = -13
T₁ = a = -13
T₂ = a + d = 13 + 5 = -8
T₂ = a + 2d = – 13 + 2(5) = – 13 + 10 = -3
Hence, given A.P. is -13, -8, -3, ……………

Question 19.
Subba Rao started work in 1995 at an annual salary of ₹ 5000 and received an increment of ₹ 200 each year. In which year did his income reach ₹ 7000?
Solution:
Subba Rao’s starting salary = ₹ 5000
Annual increment = ₹ 200
Let ‘n’ denotes number of years.
∴ first term = a = ₹ 5000
Common diflerence = d = ₹ 200
and T_n = ₹ 7000
5000 + (n – 1) 200 = 7000
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
(n – 1) 200 = 7000 – 5000
or (n – 1) 200 = 2000
or n – 1 = \(\frac{2000}{200}\) = 10
or n = 10 + 1 = 11
Now, in case of year the sequence are 1995. 1996, 1997, 1998, ……………
Here a = 1995, d = 1 and n = 11
Let T_n denotes the required year.
∴ T_n = 1995 + (11 – 1) 1
= 1995 + 10 = 2005
Hence, in 2005, Subba Rao’s salary becomes 7000.

Question 20.
Ramkali saved ₹ 5 in the first week of a year and then increased her weekly saving by ₹ 1.75. If in the nth week, her weekly saving becomes ₹ 20.75, find n.
Solution:
Amount saved in first week = ₹ 5
Increment in saving every week = ₹ 1.75
It is clear that, it form an A.P. whose terms are
T₁ = 5, d = 1.75
∴ T₂ = 5 + 1.75 = 6.75
T₃ = 6.75 + 1.75 = 8.50
Also. T_n = 20. 75 (Given)
5 + (n – 1) 1.75 = 20.75
∵ T_n = a + (n – 1) d
or (n – 1) 1.75 = 20.75 – 5
or (n – 1) 1.75 = 15.75
or (n – 1) = \(\frac{1575}{100} \times \frac{100}{175}\)
or n – 1 = 9
or n = 9 + 1 = 10
Hence, in 10th week, Ramkali’s saving becomes ₹ 20.75.