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Ratio

The rules you must have ready for the exam.

How to use this: say each rule in your head, then tap Show me to check.

Equal intercepts

1 rule
Rule 01

Parallel lines

Parallel lines cut transversals in the same ratio. Equal pieces one side → equal pieces the other.

Line parallel to a side

1 rule
Rule 02

The two ratios

|AP|/|PB| = |AQ|/|QC|

|AP|/|AB| = |AQ|/|AC| = |PQ|/|BC|

Method

1 rule
Rule 03

Solve it

Write the equal fractions with matching parts, then cross-multiply.

Nested triangles

1 rule
Rule 04

Similar shapes

A line parallel to the base makes a smaller similar triangle — use the same ratios.

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