In ?ABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively. DE is parallel to BC. If lengths of AD, DB and AE are 8 cm, 4 cm and 12 cm respectively, what is the length of AC?
Options
A. 6 cm
B. 18 cm
C. 9 cm
D. 15 cm
Correct Answer
18 cm
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