A circle can have ______ parallel tangents at the most to a given secant.

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The correct option is C two
Ans: Option (c) is the correct answer.

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A circle can have ______ parallel tangents at the most to a given secant.

The correct option is C twoAns: Option (c) is the correct answer.

The correct option is C two
Ans: Option (c) is the correct answer.