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DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, POKHARIPUT

SUBJECT-MATHEMATICS, CLASS- X
CHAPTER-6 (TRIANGLES)
WORKSHEET-BASIC
Time – ¾ hr MM-20
Fill in the blanks ( 2 X 1 = 2)
1. Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar, if their corresponding
angles are_____ and their corresponding sides are ________.
2. If ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ~∆𝑃𝑄𝑅,perimeter of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 32𝑐𝑚, perimeterof ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 =
48𝑐𝑚 & 𝑃𝑅 = 6𝑐m, then the length of 𝐴𝐶 = _______.
Choose the correct option ( 2 X 1 = 2)
3. ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹~∆𝐴𝐵𝐶. If DE : AB =2 :3 and ar (∆𝐷𝐸𝐹) is equal to 44 sq.units, then
ar(∆𝐴𝐵𝐶)in sq. units is
176
a. 99 b. 120 c. d.66
9
4. A man goes 15m due east and then 20mdue north. His distance from the starting
point is
a. 35m b.5m c. 25m d. 15m
Answer the following questions: (2 x 1 =2)
5. It is given that ∆ DEF  ∆ RPQ. Is it true to say that D=R and F=P? Why?
6. ABC is an isosceles triangle with AC = BC. If 𝐴𝐵2 = 2𝐴𝐶 2 . Prove that ABC is a right
triangle.
Short Answer Type – I (2 x 2 =4)
7. Diagonals AC and BD of a trapezium ABCD with AB ∥ DC intersect each other at
𝑂𝐴 𝑂𝐵
the point O. Using a similarity criterion for two triangles, show that = .
𝑂𝐶 𝑂𝐷
8. If the areas of two similar triangles are equal, prove that they are congruent.
Short Answer Type – II ( 2 x 3 =6)
9. O is any point inside a rectangle ABCD. Prove that 𝑂𝐵2 + 𝑂𝐷2 = 𝑂𝐴2 + 𝑂𝐶 2 .
10.In the given figure, DE ∥ OQ and DF ∥ OR. Show that EF ∥ QR.

Long Answer Type -(1 x 4 =4)

11.Side AB, BC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively proportional to


sides PQ and QR and median PM of triangle PQR. Show that ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝑃𝑄𝑅.
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, POKHARIPUT
SUBJECT-MATHEMATICS, CLASS- X
CHAPTER-6 (TRIANGLES)
WORKSHEET-STANDARD
Time – ¾ hr MM-20
Fill in the blanks ( 2 X 1 = 2)
1. In two similar triangles ABC and DEF, AC= 3cm and DF=5cm. the ratio of the area
of two triangles is ________.
2. A ladder 26m long reaches a window 24m above the ground. The distance of the
foot of the ladder from the base of the wall is ________.
Choose the correct option ( 2 X 1 = 2)
𝐵𝐴 𝐵𝐶
3. In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∆ 𝐷𝐸𝐹, ∠𝐵 = ∠𝐸, = , then
𝐷𝐸 𝐸𝐹
a. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝐷𝐸𝐹 b. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝐸𝐷𝐹 c. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝐹𝐸𝐷 d. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝐸𝐹𝐷
𝑎𝑟(∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶) 9
4. If ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅, = , 𝐴𝐵 = 18𝑐𝑚 & 𝐵𝐶 = 15𝑐𝑚, then PR is equal to
𝑎𝑟(∆𝑃𝑄𝑅) 4
20
a. 10cm b. 12cm c. 𝑐𝑚 d. 8 cm
3
Answer the following questions: (2 x 1 =2)
5. If ABC is an equilateral triangle with AD ⊥ BC, then prove that 𝐴𝐷2 = 3𝐷𝐶 2
6. In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, ∠𝐴 is acute. BD and CE are ⊥s on AC and AB respectively. Prove that
𝐴𝐵 × 𝐴𝐸 = 𝐴𝐶 × 𝐴𝐷.
Short Answer Type – I ( 2 x 2 =4)
7. In a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, AD is a median and E is the midpoint of AD. If BE is produced it meets
AC in F. show that AF= 1/3 AC.
8. O is any point inside a rectangle ABCD. Prove that 𝑂𝐵2 + 𝑂𝐷2 = 𝑂𝐴2 + 𝑂𝐶 2 .
Short Answer Type – II ( 2 x 3 =6)
9. Prove that the ratio of the altitudes of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of
their corresponding sides.
10.∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is right angled at B. side BC is trisected at points D and E . prove that
8𝐴𝐸 2 = 3𝐴𝐶 2 + 5𝐴𝐷2
Long Answer Type -(1 x 4 =4)
1
11.In an equilateral triangle ABC, D is any point on side BC such that BD = BC. Prove
3
2 2
that 9𝐴𝐷 = 7𝐴𝐵 .
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, POKHARIPUT
SUBJECT-MATHEMATICS, CLASS- X
CHAPTER-6 (TRIANGLES)
WORKSHEET-ADVANCED
Time – ¾ hr MM-20
Fill in the blanks ( 2 X 1 = 2)
1. If in a right-angled triangle with sides 𝑎 & 𝑏 and hypotenuse 𝑐 , the altitude
drawn on the hypotenuse is 𝑥, then 𝑎𝑏 =_____
2. In a triangle ABC, right angled at B, BD ⊥ AC, then 𝐴𝐷 × 𝐷𝐶 =______.
Choose the correct option ( 2 X 1 = 2)
3. If in a triangle, a line segment PQ intersect PQ intersect AB & AC at P & Q
respectively such that PQ ∥ BC and it divides the triangle ABC into two equal parts,
𝐵𝑃
then the value of is
𝐴𝐵
√2−1 √ 2+1 √2 √2
a. b. c. d.
√2 √2 √2−1 √2+1
𝐴𝐷 5 𝐷𝐸
4. In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, 𝐷𝐸 ∥BC, and = , then equals to
𝐷𝐵 3 𝐵𝐶
5 5 25 3
a. b. c. d.
3 8 9 5

Answer the following questions: (2 x 1 =2)


5. AD is the bisector of angle A of triangle ABC. AB = 6cm, BD =3cm & DC= 2cm. Find
the value of AC.
6. Corresponding sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 2:3. If the area of the
smaller triangle is 48cm², find the area of the larger triangle.
Short Answer Type – I ( 2 x 2 =4)
7. In an equilateral triangle ABC, if AD perpendicular to BC, then find the value of
𝐴𝐵2
𝐴𝐷2
8. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AB and D is a point on BC. Prove that
𝐴𝐵2 − 𝐴𝐷2 = 𝐵𝐷 × 𝐶𝐷.
Short Answer Type – II ( 2 x 3 =6)
9. In a quadrilateral ABCD, A+D=90⁰, prove that AC²+BD²=AD²+BC²
1
10. In an equilateral triangle ABC, D is a point on side BC such that BD = BC. Prove
3
that 9𝐴𝐷2 = 7 𝐴𝐵2
Long Answer Type -(1 x 4 =4)
1
11. AD is a median of a triangle ABC. Prove that 𝐴𝐶 2 + 𝐴𝐵2 = 2𝐴𝐷2 + 𝐵𝐶 2
2
EXTRA QUESTIONS
1. In the given figure, AD ⊥ BC. Prove that 𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐶𝐷2 = 𝐵𝐷2 + 𝐴𝐶 2

2. BL and CM are medians of a triangle ABC right angles at A.


Prove that 4(𝐵𝐿2 + 𝐶𝑀2 ) = 5𝐵𝐶 2
1
3. If AD ⊥ BC, and BD = CD. Prove that 2𝐶𝐴2 = 2𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐶 2
3
4. State and prove Pythagoras theorem.
5. ABC is a triangle in which ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 > 90° and AD ⊥ BC produced.
Prove that 𝐴𝐶 2 = 𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 + 2𝐵𝐶. 𝐵𝐷
1
6. ABC is an equilateral triangle. D is a point on BC such that BD = BC.
3
2 2
Prove that 9𝐴𝐷 = 7𝐴𝐵
7. O is any point inside a rectangle ABCD. Prove that 𝑂𝐵2 + 𝑂𝐷2 = 𝑂𝐴2 + 𝑂𝐶 2
8. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC and D is a point on BC.
Prove that 𝐴𝐵2 − 𝐴𝐷2 = 𝐵𝐷 × 𝐶𝐷
9. In right-angled triangle ABC in which∠𝐶 = 90°, if D is the mid-point of BC, prove
that 𝐴𝐵2 = 4𝐴𝐷2 − 3𝐴𝐶 2
10.Prove that the sum of the squares of the diagonals of a parallelogram is equal to
the sum of the squares of its sides.
11.ABC is a triangle in which AB=AC and D is any point in BC. Prove that 𝐴𝐵2 −
𝐴𝐷2 = 𝐵𝐷. 𝐶𝐷
12.In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, 𝐷𝐸 ∥ 𝐵𝐶, where D and E are points on AB and AC respectively. if
AD=2cm and DB= 3cm, then find the ratio of ar(∆𝐴𝐷𝐸) to ar(∆𝐴𝐵𝐶)
13.If two sides and a median bisecting the third side of a triangle are respectively
proportional to the corresponding sides and the median of another triangle, then
the two triangles are similar.
14.In ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 135°, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐴𝐶 2 = 𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 + 4 𝑎𝑟(∆𝐴𝐵𝐶)
15.In ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, 𝐴𝐷 ⊥ 𝐵𝐶 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝐶: 𝐶𝐷 = 4: 1, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 2𝐴𝐶 2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 = 2𝐴𝐵2
16.In ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, a line XY parallel to BC cuts AB at X and AC at Y. If BY bisects∠𝑋𝑌𝐶, then
prove that BC=CY
17.If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 such that DE∥
𝐵𝐷 2−√2
BC and divides ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 into two parts of equal area. Prove that =
𝐴𝐵 2
18.If ‘A’ be the area of a right triangle and ‘b’ be one of the sides containing the right
2𝐴𝑏
angle, then prove that the length of the altitude on the hypotenuse is
√𝑏4 +4𝐴2
19.BL and CM are medians of a triangle ABC right angled at A. prove that
4(𝐵𝐶 2 + 𝐶𝑀2 ) = 5𝐵𝐶 2
20.If the bisector of an angles of a triangle bisects the opposite side, prove that the
triangle is isosceles.

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