SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 01/12/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q78

Let two chords AB and AC of the larger circle touch the smaller circle having the same center at X and Y. Then XY = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. BC/2

Application

Figure for the explanation of question 78

AX = AY = tangents from an exterior point

AX = XB ; AY = YC

XY is perpendicular to BC

So, XY = BC/2