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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

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If in triangle ABC, DE ∥ BC and AD/DB = 1/2, and AE = 5 cm, then EC is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Given:

DE ∥ BC

AD / DB = 1/2

AE = 5 cm

DE ∥ BC,

So AD / DB = AE / EC

AD / DB = AE / EC

1/2 = 5 / EC

EC = 5 × 2 = 10 cm