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In the given figure, ΔABC is congruent to ΔPQR.

What is the perimeter of ΔABC?


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18 cm

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19 cm

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20 cm

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21 cm

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Solution

The correct option is C

20 cm


It is given that ΔABC is congruent to ΔPQR.

Therefore, by CPCT, we get:

AB = PQ, BC = QR, and AC = PR

∴ AB = 5 cm and BC = 8 cm

Perimeter of ΔABC = AB + BC + AC

= (5 + 8 + 7) cm

= 20 cm

Thus, the perimeter of ΔABC is 20 cm.


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