If DE $∥$ BC and $A D = 1.7 c m$ , $A B = 6.8 c m$ and $A C = 9 c m$ . Then length of AE is

2.25

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Solution

The correct option is A $2.25$ cm
We have,

$\frac{A D}{A B} = \frac{A E}{A C}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{1.7}{6.8} = \frac{A E}{9}$

$\Rightarrow A E = \frac{1.7 \times 9}{6.8}$ $= 2.25 c m$

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