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Mathematics Question on Tangent to a Circle

In two concentric circles, a chord of length 24 cm of larger circle becomes a tangent to the smaller circle whose radius is 5 cm. Then the radius of the larger circle is
two concentric circles

A

8 cm

B

10 cm

C

12 cm

D

13 cm

Answer

13 cm

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): 13 cm