In a circle, chords AB and CD intersect internally, at E. If CD = 16 cm, DE = 6 cm, AE = 12 cm, and BE = X cm then the value of x is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
CD = 16 cm
DE = 6 cm
CE = 16 - 6 = 10 cm
According to the concept,
12 × x = 6 × 10
= x = 5
Therefore, x is 5 cm.