In an Isosceles triangle, perpendicular drawn to the unequal side divide the triangle into two ______ triangles.

Equilateral

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Equal

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Isosceles

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Congruent

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Solution

The correct option is D
Congruent

In isosceles triangle, the perpendicular drawn to unequal side bisect it at right angles.

Thus, by SAS congruency condition, two triangles are congruent.

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