Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

In a circle two equal and parallel chords are 12 cm apart and lie on the opposite sides of the center of the circle.  If the length of each chord is 16 cm, then the radius of the circle is?

Options:

8

6

10

20

Correct Answer:

10

Explanation:

ΔABO, use triplets = 6, 8, 10

Radius = 10 cm