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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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