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From a point Q. the lent of tangent to a circle is 24cm and the distance of Q from the centre is 25cm. The radius of the circle is……..

A

7m

B

12cm

C

15cm

D

24.5 cm

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  • Choose the correct answer and give justification for each. (ii) 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 7 c m 12 c m 15 c m 24.5 c m

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