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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

What Similarity covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Ratio of Areas of Two Triangles, Basic.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Similarity

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1. Ratio of Areas of Two Triangles

  • Area of a triangle is half the product of base and height.
  • For any two triangles, the ratio of their areas equals the ratio of the products of their bases and corresponding heights.
  • If two triangles have equal heights, the ratio of their areas equals the ratio of their corresponding bases.
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2. Basic Proportionality Theorem and Its Converse

  • The Basic Proportionality Theorem states that a line parallel to one side of a triangle, intersecting the other two sides at distinct points, divides those sides in the same proportion.
  • In the standard proof, the triangles formed by the construction are compared through equal heights and equal bases.
  • The converse of BPT states that if a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then it is parallel to the third side.
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3. Angle Bisector Theorem and Its Converse

  • An angle bisector of a triangle divides the opposite side in the ratio of the remaining two sides.
  • In the proof, CB is shown congruent to CD using the isosceles triangle property.
  • The construction uses a line parallel to the bisector ray through the opposite vertex.
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4. Three Parallel Lines and Their Transversals

  • Three parallel lines cut two transversals into intercepts that are proportional to each other.
  • The theorem compares intercepts on one transversal with the corresponding intercepts on another transversal.
  • The proof uses a constructed segment PC meeting the middle parallel line at an auxiliary point D.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Similarity of triangles and its key properties, tests, and theorems

Ratio of areas of two trianglesBasic proportionality theoremConverse of basic proportionality theoremAngle bisector theoremConverse of angle bisector theoremThree parallel lines and transversalsSimilarity of trianglesTests of similarity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Similarity for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Mathematics?
Key topics in Similarity include Ratio of Areas of Two Triangles, Basic Proportionality Theorem and Its Converse, Angle Bisector Theorem and Its Converse, Three Parallel Lines and Their Transversals. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Similarity for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Similarity. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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