D and E are respectively the points on t...

D and E are respectively the points on the sides AB and AC of a triangle ABC such that AD = 2cm, BD = 3 cm, BC = 7.5 cm and DE `|\ |` BC. Then, length of DE (in cm) is
(a) 2.5
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 6

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