Question: In $ \Delta ABC, $ $ DE\parallel BC, $ so that $ AD=2.4,cm, $ $ AE=3.2,cm $ and $ EC=4.8,cm $ Then, AB is equal to
Options:
A) 3.6 cm
B) 6 cm
C) 6.4 cm
D) 7.2 m
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- In $ \Delta ADE\approx \Delta ABC, $
$ \frac{AD}{AB}=\frac{AE}{AC} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ AB=\frac{AD\times AC}{AE} $
$ =\frac{2.4\times (3.2+4.8)}{3.2} $
$ =\frac{2.4\times 8}{3.2}=6,cm $