Question

In the figure shown below,
DE || AB. What is the length of BE?

A. 24cm

B. 26 cm

C. 33 cm

D. 36 cm

Answer 1

Answer:

DE//AB, applying Thales theorem:

CD/DA = CE/EB

=> EB = DA x CE/CD = 39 x 12/18 = 26 cm

=> Option B is correct

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