SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

When two circles of radii r1 and r2 have their centres at a distance d apart, then length of the common transverse tangent is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. √d2 - (r1  + r2)2.

Length of common transverse tangent = √d2 - (r1  + r2)2