Which one of the following proportions is true for the segments shown in the figure if lines a, b, and c are parallel to each ot
her?
A.
AB
BD = BF
EF
B.
AB
CE = AC
AE
C.
AC
AE = BD
BF
D.
CE
CA = BD
DC
A.
AB
BD = BF
EF
B.
AB
CE = AC
AE
C.
AC
AE = BD
BF
D.
CE
CA = BD
DC
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