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In a `Delta ABC`, line `DE|\|BC`. DE divides the area of `Delta` in ratio `1:2`. Find `(AD)/(DB)`.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the ratio \( \frac{AD}{DB} \) in triangle \( ABC \) where line \( DE \) is parallel to \( BC \) and divides the area of triangle \( ABC \) in the ratio \( 1:2 \). ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem:** - We have triangle \( ABC \) and a line \( DE \) parallel to \( BC \). - The area of triangle \( ADE \) is \( \frac{1}{3} \) of the area of triangle \( ABC \) since the areas are in the ratio \( 1:2 \). 2. **Using the Properties of Similar Triangles:** - Since \( DE \parallel BC \), triangles \( ADE \) and \( ABC \) are similar by the AA (Angle-Angle) criterion. - Therefore, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal: \[ \frac{AD}{AB} = \frac{DE}{BC} = \frac{AE}{AC} \] 3. **Relating Areas to Side Ratios:** - The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides: \[ \frac{\text{Area of } ADE}{\text{Area of } ABC} = \left(\frac{AD}{AB}\right)^2 \] - Given that the area ratio is \( \frac{1}{3} \): \[ \frac{1}{3} = \left(\frac{AD}{AB}\right)^2 \] 4. **Finding the Side Ratio:** - Taking the square root of both sides: \[ \frac{AD}{AB} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \] 5. **Expressing \( AB \) in Terms of \( AD \):** - Let \( AD = k \). Then: \[ AB = \sqrt{3}k \] 6. **Finding \( DB \):** - \( DB \) can be expressed as: \[ DB = AB - AD = \sqrt{3}k - k = k(\sqrt{3} - 1) \] 7. **Finding the Ratio \( \frac{AD}{DB} \):** - Now substituting \( AD \) and \( DB \): \[ \frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{k}{k(\sqrt{3} - 1)} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3} - 1} \] ### Final Answer: \[ \frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3} - 1} \]
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