SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

In the given figure

XYZ is a secant and ZT is a tangent. What is the value of x.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e 5.

Understanding/Application

XYZ is a secant and ZT is a tangent.

ZT2 = ZX. ZY

62 = (4 + X)4

36 = 16 + 4X

4X = 20

X = 5 cm