Question

In the figure AABC, DE || BC, AD = 1.5cm, DB = 6cm, EC = 8cm, AE = x cm then x​

Answer 1

As they are parallel the ratio in which D & E divides the sides are equal

Thus, AD/DB = 1.5/6 = 1/4

thus, AE / EC = x/8 = 1/4

Thus, X = 1/4 * 8 = 2

Thus, x = 2cm