Question

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Answer 1

a

Explanation:

If the lines DE and BC were parallel then

Δ ADE and Δ ABC would be similar and the ratios of corresponding sides would be equal, that is

`(AD)/(AB)` =
`(AE)/(AC)` , substituting values

`(4)/(10)` =
`(6)/(14)`

but

`(4)/(10)` ≠
`(6)/(14)`

That is 4 : 10 ≠ 6 : 14 → a