WBCS.LIVE practice question

In ΔABC, DE ∥ BC, intersecting AB at D and AC at E. AD : BD = 2 : 3 and the area of trapezium BDEC is 63 cm². What is the area of ΔADE?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 14 cm²
  2. 12 cm²
  3. 28 cm²
  4. 42 cm²

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 12 cm²