- A13
- B12
- C15
- D17
Step-by-Step Solution
The perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord, giving half-chord = 12 cm. Radius = √ √(144 + 25) = √169 = 13 cm.
Answer: A) 13
A chord of a circle is 24 cm long and is at a distance of 5 cm from the centre. Find the radius of the circle. (answer in cm)
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