Question

In the given figure, ∠ACB = ∠CDA, AC = 8cm, AD = 3cm, then BD is

(a) 22/3 cm
(b) 26/3 cm
(c) 55/3 cm
(d) 64/3 cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answer is: (c) 55/3 cm

AACD-A ABC(AA)

AC AB AD AC = (CPST)

8/AB = 3/8

This gives AB= 64/3 cm.

So BD=AB - AD = 64/3 -3 = 55/3cm.