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Question
In the adjoining figure, Δ ABC is circumscribing a circle. Then, the length of BC is
In the adjoining figure, Δ ABC is circumscribing a circle. Then, the length of BC is
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Solution
The correct option is D 10 cm
Since lengths of tangents from same external point are equal.
Therefore,
BZ=BL=4cm
Also
AZ=AM=3cm
This gives
MC= 9 – 3 = 6 cm
Similarly LC = MC = 6cm
So length of BC = BL + LC = 4cm + 6cm = 10cm
Therefore, option d is correct.
Since lengths of tangents from same external point are equal.
Therefore,
BZ=BL=4cm
Also
AZ=AM=3cm
This gives
MC= 9 – 3 = 6 cm
Similarly LC = MC = 6cm
So length of BC = BL + LC = 4cm + 6cm = 10cm
Therefore, option d is correct.
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