Midpoint and parallel-line area reasoning

Midpoint and parallel-line area reasoning

Secondary 2
8 marks
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In \(\triangle ABC\), \(D\) lies on \(AB\), \(AD=3\) cm, \(DB=6\) cm, \(BC=12\) cm, and \(E\) is the midpoint of \(BC\). The line through \(D,E\) is parallel to \(AF\), where \(F\) lies on \(BC\).

  1. Name a triangle similar to \(BED\).[2]
  2. Find \(BF\).[2]
  3. Find \(EF:FC\).[2]
  4. The perpendicular distance from \(D\) to \(BE\) is \(4\) cm. Find the area of \(\triangle ABF\).[2]

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Answer:(a) \(\triangle BFA\) (b) \(9\text{ cm}\) (c) \(1:1\) (d) \(27\text{ cm}^2\)

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