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In a certain triangle the circumradius measures 10 cm and the inradius measures 3 cm. How far apart are the circumcentre and the incentre?

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  • A2√10 cm
  • B7 cm
  • C√70 cm
  • D13 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

Euler's relation for a triangle gives , so = √40 = 2√10 cm, about 6.3 cm. Notice the relation also proves ≥ for every triangle, and 10 ≥ 6 here, so the data is consistent. The trap 7 cm subtracts the radii, 13 cm adds them, and √70 comes from writing the formula as and forgetting that the inradius enters doubled.
Answer: A) 2√10 cm

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