Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 1999

In the diagram, DE||BC, |AD| = x cm and |DB| = |AE| = ycm. Find |CE| in terms of x and y

A
x
B
\(\frac{x^2}{y}\)
C
\(\frac{y}{x^2}\)
D
\(\frac{y^2}{x}\)
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Correct Option: D

(\frac{x}{x+y}=\frac{y}{x+CE}<br /> xy + xCE = xy + y^2<br /> ∴xCE = y^2<br /> CE=\frac{y^2}{x})

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