SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

What is the number of common tangents that can be drawn to two circles that touch each other externally?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Given that

The number of common tangents that can be drawn to two circles that touch each other externally

According to the question

We draw the common tangents to two externally touched circle 

As we shown in the figure, there are 3 common tangents