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A chord 40 cm long lies 21 cm from the centre of a circle. What is the radius of the circle? (answer in cm)

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  • A29
  • B20
  • C41
  • D25

Step-by-Step Solution

The perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord: , so cm.
Answer: A) 29

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