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PQ is the chord of a circle . The tangent XR drawn at X meets PQ at R when produced . If XR = 12 cm , PQ = x cm , OR = (x-2) cm , the x = ……

A

6 cm

B

7 cm

C

14 cm

D

10 cm

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