alleryIn triangle ABC, D lies on AB with AD:DB=2:3 and DE is parallel to BC. Find AE:EC.
A2:3
B3:2
C2:5
D3:5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 2:3
The Basic Proportionality Theorem gives AD:DB=AE:EC=2:3.
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