Practicing Success
D is the midpoint of side BC of ΔABC. Point E lies on AC such that CE = $\frac{1}{3}$AC. BE and AD intersect at G. What is $\frac{AG}{GD}$ ? |
5 : 2 8 : 3 3 : 1 4 : 1 |
4 : 1 |
Given, D is the midpoint of side BC So, BD : DC = 1 : 1 Point E lies on AC such that CE = \(\frac{AC}{3}\) So, AC : CE = 3 : 1 So, CE is 1 and AE = AC - CE So, AE = 2 AE : CE = 2 : 1 From the following figure balancing sides of the triangle, LCM of 2 ,1,1 and 1 is 2 Therefore, AG : GD = 4 : 1 |