$ABCD$ is a parallelogram in which $BC$ is produced to $E$ such that $CE = BC$ $(Fig.)$. $AE$ intersects $CD$ at $F.$ If $\text{ar}(\Delta DFB) = 3 \, \text{cm}^2$,find the area of the parallelogram $ABCD$ (in $\text{cm}^2$).

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $34$
  • C
    $144$
  • D
    $12$

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