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In the diagram shown, points B and D lie on sides AC and AE such that BD is parallel to CE . If 10AB, 16BC , and 13AD then find the length of AE .

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In the diagram shown, points B and D lie on sides AC and AE such that BD is parallel-example-1
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Answer:

33.8

Explanation:

AB/AC = AD/AE

10/(10+16) = 13/AE

10/26 = 13/AE

=> AE = 26×13/10

= 338/10

= 33.8

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