In figure, ABCD and PQRC are rectangles and Q is the mid-point of AC. Prove that

Question:

In figure, ABCD and PQRC are rectangles and Q is the mid-point of AC. Prove that

(i) DP = PC

(ii) PR = (1/2) AC

 

Solution:

(i) In ΔADC, Q is the mid-point of AC such that PQ∥AD

Therefore, P is the mid-point of DC.

⟹ DP = DC        [Using mid-point theorem]

(ii) Similarly, R is the mid-point of BC

∴  PR = (1/2) BD

PR = (1/2) AC   [Diagonal of rectangle are equal, BD = AC]

 

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