Question

In the given figure ,if DE || BC,AB=5.6cm and AD=1.6 cm, then find AE:EC

Answer 1

Answer: 2:5

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly subtract AD from AB

AB-AD=DB

5.6-1.6=4.0

Then, AD/DB=1.6/4

As we DE।। BC

So, AD/DB = AE/EC

So, AE:EC=1.6/4.0 = 2/5 which can be also written as 2:5