In the figure given below DE||BC. If AD = 2.4 cm, DB = 3.6 cm and AC = 5 cm. Find AE.
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AE = 2 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: DE||BC. If AD = 2.4 cm, DB = 3.6 cm and AC = 5 cm.
To Find: AE.
Solution:
In ABC, DC||BC.
So AD/AB = AE/AC
2.4 / (2.4 + 3.6) = AE / 5
AE = 2.4 * 5 / 6 = 2
So length of AE is 2 cm.
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