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In the given figure, quadrilateral ABCD circumscribes a circle, as shown. Then, AB + CD = ___.


A

2( AD + BC)

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AD + BC

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AD

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BC

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Solution

The correct option is B

AD + BC


We know tangents from an external point are equal.

AP = AS .... (i)
PB = BQ .... (ii)
CR = QC .... (iii)
RD = SD .... (iv)

Adding we get, (AB + PB) + (CR + RD) = (AS + SD) + (BQ + QC)

AB + CD = AD + BC


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