Question: In a $ \Delta ABC, $ it is given that AD is the internal bisector of $ \angle A. $ If $ AB=10,cm, $ $ AC=14cm $ and $ BC=6cm. $ Then, CD is equal to
Options:
A) 4.8 cm
B) 3.5 cm
C) 7 cm
D) 10.5 cm
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Let CD be x cm. Then, $ BD=(6-x),cm $
Now, BD: CD = AB: AC
$ \Rightarrow $ $ \frac{6-x}{x}=\frac{10}{14}=\frac{5}{7} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 42-7x=5x $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 12x=42 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=3.5 $
$ \therefore $ $ CD=3.5,cm $