In the βABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively such that DE II BC. If AE = 2cm, AD = 3cm and BD = 4.5cm, then find CE.
CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper for 2021 Boards - Maths Standard
CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper for 2021 Boards - Maths Standard
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Question 10 In the βABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively such that DE II BC. If AE = 2cm, AD = 3cm and BD = 4.5cm, then find CE.Since DE II BC By Basic Proportionality Theorem π¨π«/π©π«=π¨π¬/πͺπ¬ 3/4.5=2/πΆπΈ CE = (2 Γ 4.5)/3 CE = 9/3 CE = 3 cm