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An architect designs a triangular truss ABC. A support beam DE is placed parallel to the base BC, with AD = 3.5 m and DB = 5 m. The side AC is 17 m long. Using the Basic Proportionality Theorem, find AE (in m).

Class 10Basic Proportionality TheoremGeometry — Similarity
  • A6
  • B14
  • C7
  • D8

Step-by-Step Solution

: 1 = 7 : 10, total 17 parts = 17 m, 1 part = 1 m. m.
Answer: C) 7

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