Question : In $\triangle ABC$, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC, respectively, such that DE || BC. If AD = 5 cm, DB = 9 cm, AE = 4 cm, and BC = 15.4 cm, then the sum of the lengths of DE and EC (in cm) is:
Option 1: 11.6
Option 2: 10.8
Option 3: 13.4
Option 4: 12.7
Latest: SSC CGL preparation tips to crack the exam
Don't Miss: SSC CGL complete guide
New: Unlock 10% OFF on PTE Academic. Use Code: 'C360SPL10'
Correct Answer: 12.7
Solution : According to the question DE || BC using basic proportionality theorem ⇒ $\frac{AD}{DB}$ = $\frac{AE}{EC}$ ⇒ $\frac{5}{9}$ = $\frac{4}{EC}$ ⇒ EC = $\frac{36}{5}$ = 7.2 cm Now, since the two triangles ADE and ABC are similar ⇒ $\frac{AD}{AB}$ = $\frac{DE}{BC}$ ⇒ $\frac{5}{14}$ = $\frac{DE}{15.4}$ ⇒ $DE$ = 5.5 cm ⇒ $DE + EC$ = 5.5 + 7.2 = 12.7 cm Hence, the correct answer is 12.7.
Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.
Answer Key | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Result | Admit Card
Question : A circle is inscribed in a ΔABC having sides AB = 16 cm, BC = 20 cm, and AC = 24 cm, and sides AB, BC, and AC touch circle at D, E, and F, respectively. The measure of AD is:
Question : $D$ and $E$ are points on the sides $AB$ and $AC$ respectively of $\triangle ABC$ such that $DE$ is parallel to $BC$ and $AD: DB = 4:5$, $CD$ and $BE$ intersect each other at $F$. Find the ratio of the areas of $\triangle DEF$ and $\triangle CBF$.
Question : If $D$ and $E$ are points on sides $AB$ and $AC$ of $\Delta ABC$. $DE$ is parallel to $BC$. If $AD: DB = 2:3$ and the area of $\Delta ADE$ is 4 sq. cm, what is the area (in sq. cm) of quadrilateral $BDEC$?
Question : In $\triangle \text{ABC}, \mathrm{DE} \| \mathrm{BC}$ and $\frac{\text{AD}}{\text{DB}}=\frac{4}{5}$. If $\mathrm{DE}=12 \mathrm{~cm}$, find the length of $\mathrm{BC}$.
Question : Let D and E be two points on the side BC of $\triangle ABC$ such that AD = AE and $\angle BAD = \angle EAC$. If AB=(3x+1) cm, BD = 9 cm, AC=34 cm and EC = (y + 1) cm, then the value of (x + y) is:
Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile