Question

Chords AB and CD of a circle intersect inside the circle at point E. If AE = 4, EB = 10, CE = 8, then find ED.

Options

• 7

• 5

• 8

• 9

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

AE × EB = CE × ED

4 × 10 = 8 × ED

ED = `40/8`

ED = 5