In the given figure, BC is parallel to DE. Area of triangle ABC = 25 cm2, Area trapezium BCED = 24 cm2 and DE = 14 cm. Calculate the length of BC. Also, find the area of triangle BCD.
In ΔABC and Δ ADE,
As BC ∥ DE, corresponding angles are equal
∠ABC = ∠ADE
∠ACB = ∠AED
ΔABC ~ ΔADE