In ΔABC, points D and E are taken on AB and AC respectively such that DE ∥ BC. It is…

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Problem

In ΔABC, points D and E are taken on AB and AC respectively such that DE ∥ BC. It is given that AD = 4 cm, DB = 8 cm and AC = 18 cm. (i) Prove that ΔADE is similar to ΔABC. (ii) Using the similarity, find the lengths AE and EC. (iii) Determine the ratio of the areas of ΔADE and ΔABC.

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