CBSE Test Paper 02

Chapter 6 Triangles

1. In the given figure if then AD: DE is equal to (1)

a. 1 : 3.
b. 3 : 4.
c. 2 : 3.
d. 1 : 4.
2. In the given figure then the value of is (1)

a. 5
b.
c. 4
d.
3. If such that AB = 9.1 cm and PQ = 6.5 cm. If the perimeter of
is 25 cm, then the perimeter of is (1)
a. 34 cm
b. 35 cm
c. 36 cm
d. 30 cm
4. Out of the given statements (1)
i. The areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio of the corresponding altitudes.
ii. If the areas of two similar triangles are equal, then the triangles are congruent.
iii. The ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their
corresponding medians.
iv. The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their
 corresponding sides.
The correct statement is
a. (iii)
b. (ii)
c. (i)
d. (iv)
5. If in two triangles ABC and DEF, then (1)
a.
b.
c.
d.

6. In the fig PQ BC and AP: PB = 1:2. Find . (1)

7. If the altitude of two similar triangles are in the ratio 2 : 3, what is the ratio of their
areas? (1)

8. In the figure of ABC, the points D and E are on the sides CA, CB respectively such
that DE AB, AD = 2x, DC = x + 3, BE = 2 x - 1 and CE = x. Then, find x. (1)

9. In shown below, DE || BC
If BC = 8 cm , DE = 6 cm and area of , What is the area of ?
(1)
10. In ABC, if X and Y are points on AB and AC respectively such that , AY = 5
and YC = 9, then state whether XY and BC are parallel or not. (1)

11. In Fig. M= N = 46°. Express x in terms of a, b and c where a, b, c are lengths of LM,
MN and NK respectively. (2)

12. In Fig. (i) and (ii), Find QC in (i) and AQ in (ii). (2)

13. In figure, D and E are points on AB and AC respectively, such that DE BC. If AD =
BD, AE = 4.5 cm, find AC. (2)

14. In If AD = x + 2, DB = 3x + 16, AE = x and EC = 3x + 5, then find x. (3)

15. Find in the adjoining figure. (3)

16. In three line segments OA, OB, and OC, points L, M, N respectively are so chosen that
 and but neither of L, M, N nor of A, B, C are collinear. Show that
(3)

17. In the given figure, and AC BC. Prove that (3)

18. For going to a city B from city A, there is a route via city C such that AC CB, AC = 2x
km and CB = 2(x + 7) km. It is proposed to construct a 26 km highway which directly
connects the two cities A and B. Find how much distance will be saved in reaching city
B from city A after the construction of the highway. (4)

19. In the given figure , AP = 3cm , AR = 4.5 cm, AQ = 6 cm ,AB = 5 cm and AC = 10 cm ,

then find AD and the ratio of areas of and . (4)

20. In Fig. if prove that (4)

 CBSE Test Paper 02
Chapter 6 Triangles

Solution

1. a. 1 : 3.
Explanation: In
In
therefore AD:DE = 1:3

2. b.
Explanation: Given:
Let AP = 4x and PB = x, then AB = AP + PB = 4x + x = 5x
Since PQ BC, then
[Using Thales theorem]

3. b. 35 cm
Explanation:

Therefore perimeter of

4. b. (ii)
Explanation: If the areas of two similar triangles are equal, then the triangles
are congruent
Option (i) is wrong since "The areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio of
the square of the corresponding altitudes.
Like that options (iii) and (iv) are also wrong.

5. c.
Explanation: If in two triangles ABC and DEF,

because for similarity, all the corresponding sides should be in proportion.

6. In ABC,
 PQ BC

Now in ΔAPQ and ΔABC,

(As proved)
A= A (common angle)
(SAS similarity)
Since for similar triangles,the ratio of the areas is the square of the ratio of their
corresponding sides. Therefore,

7. We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of the
ratio of corresponding altitude.
Ratio of their areas = (ratio of their altitudes)²

=4:9

8. DE AB

AD = 2x, DC = x + 3, BE = 2 x - 1 and CE = x
By Basic proportionality theorem

(x + 3) (2x - 1) = x(2x)

2x2 - x + 6x - 3 = 2x2

2x2 + 5x - 3 = 2x2
5x - 3 = 0
or, 5x = 3
x=
 9.

10.

From eqn (i) and (ii)

So XY and BC are not parallel

11. In ∆KPN and ∆KLM, we have

KNP = KML = 46° [Given]
NKP = MKL [Common]
Thus, ∆KPN ~ ∆KLM [by AA similarity criterion of triangles]
[because we know that corresponding sides of similar triangles are
proportional]
[KM = MN + NK]

Therefore, x =
12. According to question

Therefore, by basic proportionality theorem, we have

QC = 2.6 cm
In Fig. (ii)

it is given that
Therefore, by basic proportionality theorem, we have

Hence QC = 2.6 cm and AQ = 2.65 cm respectively

13. According to question it is given that D and E are the points on sides AB and AC
respectively
Also AD = BD,
 AE = 4.5 cm, DE BC

cm
EC = 13.5 cm
Now, AC = AE + EC = 4.5 + 13.5 = 18 cm

14.

(by BPT)
or,
On cross multiplication we get
(x + 2)(3x + 5) = x(3x + 16)

3x2 + 5x + 6x + 10 = 3x2 + 16x

5x = 10
x=2

15. In and , we have

,

and

Thus, and so
[by SSS-similarly].
[corresponding angles of similar triangles].
But,
=
.
16. We have,

LM || AB and MN || BC
Therefore, by basic proportionality theorem,
We have,
......(i)
And, .......(ii)
Compare equation (i) and equation (ii), we get

Thus, LN divides sides OA and OC OAC in the same ratio.

Therefore, by the converse of basic proportionality theorem, we have,
LN||AC.

17. Given:

To prove:
 Proof: As per the figure

So
and

Hence

18. A.T.Q.
Let AC = 2x km
CB = 2(x + 7) km

In right-angled ACB, AB2 = AC2 + CB2

Highway is AB = 26 km

(26)2 = (2x)2 + (2(x + 7))2

676 = 4x2 + 4(x +7)2

= x2 + x2 + 49 + 14x

169 = 2x2 + 14x + 49

2x2 + 14x + 49 - 169 = 0

2x2 + 14x - 120 = 0

x2 + 7x - 60 = 0

x2 + 12x - 5x - 60 = 0
x(x + 12) - 5(x + 12) = 0
(x - 5)(x + 12) = 0
x = -12, 5
So, AC = 2x = 2(5) = 10 km
BC = 2(x + 7) = 2(5 + 7) = 24 km
 Total distance for A to B via C = 10 + 24 = 34 km
A to B via highway = 26 km
Distance saved = 34 - 26 = 8 km.

19. Given , AP = 3cm, AR = 4.5 cm, AQ = 6 cm, AB = 5 cm and AC = 10 cm

Here , and

Thus, [by converse of basic proportionality theorem]

In and
[common angle]
[corresponding angles]
[corresponding angles]
So, [By AAA similarity criterion]
[Since, corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional]

........ (i)
Now, [By theorem of area of similar triangles]

....... (ii)

So, AD = 7.5 cm and .

20. Given: According to the question,We have, in the given figure.

To prove:
Construction: Produce DA and CB to meet at P(say).
Proof: In PEF, we have

[By Basic proportionality theorm ]

[Adding 1 on both sides]

...(1)
In PDC, we have,

[By Basic Proportionality Theorem] ...(2)

Therefore, on dividing equation (i) by equation (ii), we get