In $\Delta ABC$,$m \angle B = 90^{\circ}$ and $\overline{BM}$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $\overline{AC}$. If $AM = 12$ and $CM = 3$,find $BM$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $8$

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