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In ABC, AB = 3 and, AC = 4 cm and AD is the bisector of A. Then, BD : DC is —


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9:16

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B

16:9

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C

3:4

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D

4:3

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Solution

The correct option is C

3:4


According to angle bisector theorem, the internal bisector of an angle of a triangle divided the oppposite side internally in the ratio of the corresponding sides containing the angle.

In ABC

as per the statement ABAC=BDDC i.e. ab=cd

So, BDDC = ABAC =34

So, BD : DC = 3 : 4


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