In the following figure, point D divides AB in the ratio $3 : 5$ . Find: $B C = 4.8 c m$ , find the length of DE.

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Solution

Since, ΔADE ~ ΔABC by AA criterion for similarity

So, we have

AD/AB=DE/BC
3/8=DE/4.8
DE=1.8cm

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