In , D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively such that and AD: DB = 3 : 1. If EA = 3.3 cm, then AC =

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

From the given figure ΔABC, DE || BC.

Let AC = x cm.

We know that basic proportionality theorem states that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

Then

⇒ x = 4.4 cm

∴ AC = 4.4 cm