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In the given trapezium the diagonal BD, bisects diagonal AC in the ratio 2:1, thenAB is equal to..A)2 AB B) 2 BC C) 2 CD D) 2 BD​

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Given, that the diagonal BD

divides the AC in AO : OC

with 2 : 1

To prove : AB = 2CD

Proof : In 

Δ AOC and Δ DOC

AOB = COD

OBA = ODC (Because DC is

PARALLEL to AB, and DB is

transversal. So, these are

alternates)

THEREFORE,

Δ AOB is same as Δ COD

(By AA similarity)

Now, AO/OC = AB/DC

(Because in similar triangles

sides are proportional)

➡️ 2/1 = AB/DC

(Given that AO : OC = 2 : 1)

So, AB = 2CD

Hence proved.



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