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In triangle ABC, a line DE is drawn parallel to BC meeting AB at D and AC at E.
What is the relationship between triangle ADE and triangle ABC?

Class 10Similarity and CongruenceGeometry — Similarity
  • ACongruent
  • BSimilar
  • CEqual in area
  • DUnrelated

Step-by-Step Solution

DE parallel to BC gives equal corresponding angles, so triangle ADE ~ triangle ABC by AA (Basic Proportionality / Thales).
Answer: B) Similar

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