A line segment can be divided in any given ratio.What property of similar triangles justify this construction? [1 MARK]

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" In a triangle, if a line drawn parallel to 1 side of the triangle divides the other two sides proportionally". This property justify the construction division of line segment in the given ratio.

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A line segment can be divided in any given ratio.What property of similar triangles justify this construction? [1 MARK]

Concept : 0.5 Mark Application : 0.5 Mark " In a triangle, if a line drawn parallel to 1 side of the triangle divides the other two sides proportionally". This property justify the construction division of line segment in the given ratio.

Concept : 0.5 Mark
Application : 0.5 Mark

" In a triangle, if a line drawn parallel to 1 side of the triangle divides the other two sides proportionally". This property justify the construction division of line segment in the given ratio.