Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

There are two concentric circles of radii 20 cm and 16 cm. The length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle is:

Options:

12

8

10

24

Correct Answer:

24

Explanation:

Using Triplets: 12, 16, 20

OB ⊥ AC (perpendicular bisector)

AC = 2 × AB = 2 × 12 = 24 cm