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Q · GeometryMedium · 45s
Two medians AD and BE of ΔABC intersect at G at right angles. If AD = 9 cm and BE = 6 cm. Then the length of BD in cm is
TopicGeometry
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Hence, ΔBGC is a right-angle triangle
BD₂ = BG₂ + DG₂
BD₂ = (4)2 + (3)2
16 + 9 = 25
BD = 5 cm
Final Answer: Option C - 5