In ΔABC, points D and E lie on sides AB and AC respectively such that DE is parallel…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Triangles · Triangles

Problem

In ΔABC, points D and E lie on sides AB and AC respectively such that DE is parallel to BC. The area of ΔADE is 45 cm², while the area of the trapezium BDEC is 80 cm². (i) Show that ΔADE is similar to ΔABC. (ii) Find the ratio AD : AB. (iii) Calculate the area of ΔABC.

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