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AB and CD are respectively the smallest and longest sides of a quadrilateral ABCD (see Figure). Show that ∠ A > ∠ C and∠ B > ∠ D.

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Use of similar argument and longest side of quadrilateral.
Class 9, EXERCISE 7.2, Page No: 132, Questions No:4.
CBSE Board OP Board and Others state Board, Session 2023-2024.
Important NCERT Book, Chapter Triangles Question Answer.

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  1. Construction: join AC.
    In ΔABC, BC > AB [∵ AB is the shortest side of the quadrilateral ABCD]
    Hence, ∠1 > ∠3 …(1) [∵ In a triangle, longer side has greater angle opposite to it]
    Similarly,
    In ΔADC,
    CD > AD [∵ CD is the longest side of the quadrilateral ABCD]
    Hence, ∠2>∠3 + ∠4 …(2) [∵ In a triangle, Longer side has greater angle opposite to it]
    From the equation (1) and (2), we have
    ∠1 +∠2 > ∠3 + ∠4
    ⇒ ∠A> ∠C
    Construction: Join BD.
    In ABD, AD> AB [∵ AB is the shortest side of the quadrilateral ABCD]
    Hence, ∠5 > ∠7 …(3) [∵ In a triangle, longer side has greater angle opposite to it]
    Similarly.
    In ΔBDC, CD > BC [∵ CD is the longest side of the quadrilateral ABCD]
    Hence, ∠6 > ∠8 …(4) [∵ In a triangle, longer side has greater angle opposite to it]
    From the equation (3) and (4), we have
    ∠5 + ∠6 > ∠7 + ∠8 ⇒ ∠B > ∠D.

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