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In `triangleABC`, a straight line parallel to BC intersects the sides AB and AC at P and Q respectively. If AP = 8cm, CQ = 9cm and AQ = 2BP, then BP=

A

8cm.

B

6cm.

C

12cm.

D

none of these

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