Question

Length

AT=5,
3 In right triangle ABC shown below, point D is on
AB and point E is on CB such that AC || DE.
C
D
E
B
If AB= 15, BC = 12, and EC = 7, what is the
length of BD?
1) 8.75
2) 6.25
3) 5
4) 4
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Answer 1

6.25

Explanation:

• BE = BC - EC = 12 - 7 = 5

BE/BC = BD/AB

5/12 = BD/15

BD = 15(5/12) = 6.25