Question

1. if ad = 24, db = 27, and eb = 18, find ce.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Basic Proportionality Theorem

$\frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{CE}{EB}$

Step2: Substitute given values

$\frac{24}{27} = \frac{CE}{18}$

Step3: Simplify and solve for CE

$CE = 18 \times \frac{24}{27}$
$CE = 18 \times \frac{8}{9}$

Answer:

16