In $\Delta ABC$,$m \angle B = 90^{\circ}$ and $\overline{BD}$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $AC$. If $AD = 9$ and $CD = 4$,find $BD$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $12$

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