SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

From an outside point P, two tantents, PA and PB, are drawn to a circle. Given that the length of PA is 12 cm, what is the length of PB?
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3  i.e. 12 cm.

The lengths of two tangents drawn from a single external point to a circle are always equal.

Tangents PA and PB are from an external point P to the circle.

So, PA = PB = 12 cm