Construct a $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$ in which $\mathrm{BC}=8 \mathrm{~cm}, \angle \mathrm{B}=45^{\circ}$ and $\angle \mathrm{C}=60^{\circ} .$ Construct another triangle similar to $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$ such that its sides are $\frac{3}{5}$ of the corresponding sides of
∆ABC.
Steps of Construction
Step 1. Draw a line segment BC = 8 cm.
Step 2. At B, draw
Step 3. At C, draw
Thus, ∆ABC is the required triangle.
Step 4. Below BC, draw an acute angle
Step 5. Along BZ, mark five points Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4 and Z5 such that BZ1 = Z1Z2 = Z2Z3 = Z3Z4 = Z4Z5.
Step 6. Join CZ5.
Step 7. From Z3, draw Z3C' || CZ5 meeting BC at C'.
Step 8. From C', draw A'C' || AC meeting AB in A'.
Here, $\triangle \mathrm{A}^{\prime} \mathrm{BC}^{\prime}$ is the required triangle whose sides are $\frac{3}{5}$ of the corresponding sides of $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$.