(Q6). In triangle △PQR, E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of △PQR. For each of the following, state whether EF || QR or not?

(i) PE = 3.9 cm, EQ = 3 cm, PF = 3.6 cm and FR = 2.4 cm.

Solution :

PQREF

Here,

PE
EQ
=
=
PF
FR
=
=

Hence, EF is not parallel to QR.