In the figure, AP=2 cm,AR=7 cm,AQ=6 cm,AB=5 cm, and AC=21 cm. Find the length (in cm) of AD
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7.5
ΔAPQ is similar to ΔABC
(AAA postulate)
(∵)
AB
AP
=
AC
AQ
As AD is line from common vertex,
ΔAPR∼ΔABD
AB
AP
=
AD
AR
∴AD=
AP
AB×AR
=
3
5×4.5
=7.5CM
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