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From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and the distance of Q from the centre is 25 cm. The radius of the circle is
(A) 7 cm     (B) 12 cm     (C) 15 cm     (D) 24.5 cm

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To solve the problem, we need to find the radius of the circle given the length of the tangent from point Q to the circle and the distance from point Q to the center of the circle. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given values**: - Length of the tangent (QR) = 24 cm - Distance from point Q to the center of the circle (OQ) = 25 cm ...
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