A chord of length 30cm is 8cm away from the center of the circle. What is the radius of the circle? Take \(\pi =\frac{22}{7}\)
- 16cm
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17cm
- 18cm
- 20cm
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
From the diagram
\(r^2 = B^2 + 15^2\\
= 64 + 225\\
r = \sqrt{289} = 17cm\)