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In the given figure, AD = 4 cm, AB = 12 cm, AC = 18 cm and ∠ADE = ∠ABC, then CE is equal to :

  1. 6 cm

  2. 9 cm

  3. 4 cm

  4. 12 cm

In the given figure, AD = 4 cm, AB = 12 cm, AC = 18 cm and ∠ADE = ∠ABC, then CE is equal to : Model Question Paper - 3, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

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In △ ADE and △ ABC,

⇒ ∠ADE = ∠ABC (Given)

⇒ ∠DAE = ∠BAC (Common angle)

∴ △ ADE ~ △ ABC (By A.A. axiom)

We know that,

Corresponding sides of similar triangle are proportional.

ADAB=AEAC412=AE18AE=412×18AE=6 cm.\therefore \dfrac{AD}{AB} = \dfrac{AE}{AC} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \dfrac{4}{12} = \dfrac{AE}{18} \\[1em] \Rightarrow AE = \dfrac{4}{12} \times 18 \\[1em] \Rightarrow AE = 6 \text{ cm}.

From figure,

CE = AC - AE = 18 - 6 = 12 cm.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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