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A line parallel to side BC of `DeltaABC` meets AB and AC respectively at P and Q. If `AP=QC, PB=4` unit and `AQ=9` unit, then length of AP is

A

2.5 unit

B

3 unit

C

6 unit

D

6.5 unit

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