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Question
In ΔABC, point D divides AB in the ratio 5:7, Find: `"AE"/"EC"`
Solution
Considering DE || BC
`"AD"/"DB" = "AE"/"EC"`
⇒ `"AE"/"EC" = "AD"/"DB"`
⇒ `"AE"/"EC" = (5)/(7)`.
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