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A and B are centres of the two circles whose radii are 5 cm and 2 cm respectively. The direct common tangents to the circles meet AB extended at P.Then p divides AB

A

internally in the ratio 5:2

B

internally in the ratio 2:5

C

externally in the ratio 5:2

D

externally in the ratio 7:2

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