In $\Delta ABC$,the bisector of $\angle A$ intersects $\overline{BC}$ at $D$. If $AB = 8$,$AC = 10$ and $BC = 9$,find $BD$ and $DC$.

  • A
    $BD = 4, DC = 5$
  • B
    $BD = 5, DC = 4$
  • C
    $BD = 3, DC = 6$
  • D
    $BD = 6, DC = 3$

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