Question : Chords AB and CD of a circle intersect at E. If AE = 9 cm, BE = 12 cm, and CE = 3DE, then the length of DE(in cm) is:

Option 1: $\frac{9}{4}$

Option 2: $4$

Option 3: $6$

Option 4: $7$


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Correct Answer: $6$


Solution :
Given:
AE = 9 cm, BE = 12 cm , CE = 3DE
We know that when chords intersect inside a circle the product of the segment formed by the circle is equal.
So, CE × DE = AE × BE
⇒ 3DE × DE = 9 × 12
⇒ DE 2 = 36
$\therefore$ DE = 6 cm
Hence, the correct answer is $6$.

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