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In ABC, points P and Q are on CA and CB, respectively such that CA = 16 cm, CP = 10 cm, CB = 30 cm and CQ = 25 cm. Is PQ AB?

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
GIVEN :

CA=16cm,CP=10cm,CB=30cm,CQ=25cm

To find whether PQAB , we have to use converse of BPT to
check that the sides are in the same ratio.

CPAC=1016=58

CQCB=2530=56

CPACCQCB

Hence, PQ not AB


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