The figure shows circles of radii 3cm and 2cm with centres at X and Y…

Mathematics JAMB 1997

The figure shows circles of radii 3cm and 2cm with centres at X and Y respectively. The circles have a transverse common tangent of length 25cm. Calculate XY

  • \(\sqrt{630}\)cm
  • \(\sqrt{626}\)cm checkmark
  • \(\sqrt{615}\)cm
  • \(\sqrt{600}\)cm

The correct answer is: B

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