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Triangle ABC is similar to triangle PQR. If AD and PM are altitudes of the two triangles, Hence, ABPQ=ADPM.
If the above statement is true then mention answer as 1, else mention 0 if false
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Solution

Given: ABCPQR
ABC=PQR (Corresponding angles)
Now, AD and PM are altitudes of ABC and PQR respectively,
thus, in ABD and PQM
ABD=PQM (Since, ABCPQR)
ADB=PMQ (Each 90)
BAD=QPM (Third angle)
Thus, ABDPQM (AAA rule)
Hence, ABPQ=ADPM (Corresponding sides)

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