In ΔABC, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively such. if AD/BD =4/5 and EC =2.5 cm, find AE

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In ΔABC, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively such.

if AD/BD =4/5 and EC =2.5 cm, find AE

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answered Feb 10, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Feb 10, 2018 by sforrest072
 
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We have, DE || BC

Therefore, by basic proportionality theorem,
We have,

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