Lengths from two similarity scales

Lengths from two similarity scales

Secondary 2
6 marks
TGM Original Questions

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In \(\triangle ABC\), \(D\) lies on \(AB\), \(F\) on \(AC\), and \(E\) on \(BC\). Also \(DF\parallel BC\), \(DE\parallel AC\), \(AD:DB=2:3\), \(DF=8\) cm and \(DE=9\) cm.

The triangles \(DBE\) and \(ABC\), and the triangles \(ADF\) and \(ABC\), are similar.

  1. Name a triangle similar to \(DBE\).[2]
  2. Find \(AC\).[2]
  3. Find \(BE\).[2]

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