Correct Answer: 2.25 cm
Explanation:
In a triangle ABC,
Given :- AB = 3 cm , AC = 5 cm and BC = 6 cm
We know that BD : DC = AB : AC
BD : DC = 3 : 5
∴ Divided BC = 6 in the ratio 3 : 5
BC = 3x + 5x = 6 ⇒ 8x = 6 ⇒ x = 6/8 = 0.75
⇒ BD = 2.25, CD = 3.75.
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