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In the figure above, if AB = 5, AC = 3 and BC = CD, then BE =

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5

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Given: In the figure above, AB = 5, AC = 3 and BC = CD
Asked: BE =

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AB = 5, AC = 3
Since ABC is right triangle of sides 3,4,5
BC = CD = y=4

Let BE = z

Since triangle ABC & triangle CDE are similar
(y-z)/y = (4-z)/4 = 3/4
4-z = 3; z = 1

BE = z = 1

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