In a ΔABC, the median BE intersects AC at E. If BG = 12 cm, where G is the centroid, then BE is equal to :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
According to the concept,
BG : GE = 2 : 1
So, GE = 6 cm
Now,
BE = BG + GE
⇒ 12 + 6
⇒ 18 cm
Therefore, BE is equal to 18 cm.