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A chord of length 30cm is 8cm away from the center of the circle. What is the radius of ...

A chord of length 30cm is 8cm away from the center of the circle. What is the radius of the circle. What is the perimeter of the sector? Take \(\pi =\frac{22}{7}\)
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  • A 16cm
  • B 17cm
  • C 18cm
  • D 20cm
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:

From the diagram
\(r^2 = B^2 + 15^2\\
= 64 + 225\\
r = \sqrt{289} = 17cm\)

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