Chapter 8: Similar Triangles

Example 15. In the given figure, ABC is right angled triangle with the AB = 6cm and AC = 8cm. A circle with centre O has been inscribed inside the triangle. Calculate the value of r, the radius of the inscribed circle.

Solution:- In right

BC2 = AB2 + AC2 [By Pathagoras theorem]

= 62 + 82

= 36 + 64

= 100

= 1/2 X 6 X 8 = 24cm2

= 24/12

= 2cm

 

Subjects Maths (Part-1) by Mr. M. P. Keshari
Chapter 1 Linear Equations in Two Variables
Chapter 2 HCF and LCM
Chapter 3 Rational Expression
Chapter 4 Quadratic Equations
Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progressions
Chapter 6 Instalments
Chapter 7 Income Tax
Chapter 8 Similar Triangles