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In triangle PQR, S is on PQ and T is on PR. PS = 4 cm, SQ = 4.5 cm, PT = 4 cm, TR = 4.5 cm. Which statement is correct?

Class 10Basic Proportionality TheoremGeometry — Similarity
  • AST || QR by converse of BPT
  • BST is perpendicular to QR
  • CST passes through R
  • DST = QR

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and ; equal ratios imply ST || by the converse of BPT.
Answer: A) ST || QR by converse of BPT

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