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    In a △ABC,DE∥BC, where D is a point on AB and E is a point on AC. If DE divides the area of △ABC into two equal parts, then DB : AB is equal to:
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    In a △ABC,DE∥BC, where D is a point on AB and E is a point on AC. If DE divides the area of △ABC into two equal parts, then DB : AB is equal to:

    A.

    √2:√3

    B.

    √2:√2+1

    C.

    √2+1:√2

    D.

    √2-1:√2

    Correct option is D

    Given: 
    In a △ABC,
    DE∥B, 
    DE divides the area of △ABC into two equal parts
    Concept Used: 
    Similarity of two triangle, 
    the ratio of area of tringles is equal to the ratio of square of their respective sides.
    Solution: 
    As per the question;

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