- A24 cm
- B18 cm
- C32 cm
- D26 cm
Step-by-Step Solution
The radius to the point of contact is perpendicular to the tangent, so tangent cm.
Answer: A) 24 cm
A point is 25 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 7 cm. How long is the tangent drawn from this point to the circle?
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