Question 140

Two circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm touch extenally, then the ratio in which the direct common tangent to the circles divides extenally the line joining the centers of the circles is:

Solution

Circle with centre A has radius OA = 5 cm

Circle with centre C has radius OC = 3 cm

The direct common tangent intersects the line joining the centres at O.

Thus, it clearly divides OA : OC = $$5:3$$

=> Ans - (D)


Create a FREE account and get:

  • Free SSC Study Material - 18000 Questions
  • 230+ SSC previous papers with solutions PDF
  • 100+ SSC Online Tests for Free

cracku

Boost your Prep!

Download App