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

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Triangles · Triangles

Problem

In ΔABC, points D and E lie on sides AB and AC respectively such that DE ∥ BC. It is given that AD = 2.5 cm, DB = 5 cm and AC = 18 cm. (i) Prove that ΔADE is similar to ΔABC. (ii) Find the lengths AE and EC. (iii) Calculate the ratio of the areas of ΔADE and ΔABC.

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