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If ABC~DBC, then B is the midpoint of AD.

A. true
B. false

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A. True is the correct choice. 
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Answer with explanation:

It is given that,

Δ ABC ~ Δ DBC

So, corresponding sides will be proportional.


(AB)/(DB)=(BC)/(BC)=(AC)/(DC)\\\\(AB)/(DB)=1\\\\ AB=DB

Which shows that, B is the midpoint of AD.

So, yes , it is a true statement, if ABC~DBC, then B is the midpoint of AD.

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