In triangle ABC, the bisector of angle BAC cuts the side BC at D. If AB = 10 cm, and AC = 14 cm then what is BD : BC ?

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  1. 5 : 3
  2. 7 : 5
  3. 5 : 2
  4. 5 : 12

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Option 4 : 5 : 12
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Given:

AB = 10 cm, and AC = 14 cm

Concept used:

The angle bisector of a triangle divides the opposite side into two parts proportional to the other two sides of the triangle.

Calculation:

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According to the concept,

AB/AC = BD/DC

⇒ 10/14 = BD/DC

⇒ 5/7 = BD/DC

So, BD : DC = 5 : 7

Now, BC = 5 + 7

⇒ 12

So, BD : BC = 5 : 12

∴ The required answer is 5 : 12.

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