Question

5. In triangle ABC, D and E are the points on sides AB and AC respectively, DE // BC and AD/DB = 3/5. If AC = 5.6 cm, then AE will be:
A) 2.8 cm B) 2.1 cm C) 3.5 cm D) 10.5 cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

ANS. (B) 2.1CM

Step-by-step explanation:

e know that,

AB

AD

=

AC

AE

​

⇒

8

3

​

=

5.6

AE

​

⇒AE=

8

5.6×3

​

∴AE=2.1cm