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In which figure is DE BC

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Answer:

Given: DB = 7.2 cm, AE = 1.8 cm and EC = 5.4 cm and DE || BC.

DB

AD

=

AC

AE

[by basic proportionality theorem which states that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle the other two sides in distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the same.

7.2

AD

=

5.4

1.8

AD=

5.4

7.2×1.8

AD=

10

24

⟹AD=2.4cm

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