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In the given diagram, △ ABC ~ △ PQR and $\frac{AD}{PS} = \frac{3}{8}$. The value of AB : PQ is :

- (a)8 : 3
- (b)3 : 5
- (c)3 : 8
- (d)5 : 8
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Given,
△ ABC ~ △ PQR
⇒ ∠B = ∠Q (Corresponding angles of similar triangle are equal)
In △ ABD and △ PQS,
⇒ ∠B = ∠Q (Proved above)
⇒ ∠D = ∠S (Both equal to 90°)
∴ △ ABD ~ △ PQS (By A.A. axiom)
We know that,
Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
$\therefore \frac{AB}{PQ} = \frac{AD}{PS} = \frac{3}{8}$.
∴ AB : PQ = 3 : 8.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.