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Standard X
Mathematics
Basic Proportionality Theorem
In the given ...
Question
In the given figure if DE || BC, then find EC.
A
3.5 cm
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B
2.5 cm
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C
5 cm
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D
10 cm
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Solution
The correct option is
B
2.5 cm
According to Basic Proportionality Theorem,
A
D
D
B
=
A
E
E
C
8
10
=
2
E
C
E
C
=
10
×
2
8
=
2.5
c
m
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