(Q6) Are the triangles similar ? If so, name the criterion of similarity. Write the similarity relation in symbolic form.

v)

ABPQO

Solution :

∠A = ∠B = °

∠AOQ = ∠POB (∵ Vertically opposite angles)

∠Q = ∠P (alternate interior angles)

∴ △AOQ and △BOP are similar by criterion.

△AOQ ~ △BOP.