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In the given figure, AD = DB and AE = EC. Then, BC:DE=___.


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1:2
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2:1
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1:4
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4:1
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Solution

The correct option is B 2:1
It is given that, AD = DB
i.e., AD = 12 AB

Also, as AE = EC
we have, AE = 12 AC

By mid-point theorem, we know that the line segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and is congruent to one half of the third side.
i.e., DE || BC and DE =
12 BC
Thus, BC : DE = 2 :1

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