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Question : In the following figure, if PT = 12 cm and PB = 24 cm, then find AB.

Option 1: 24 cm

Option 2: 18 cm

Option 3: 16 cm

Option 4: 12 cm


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 18 cm


Solution :
PT = 12 cm
PB = 24 cm
Now, PT 2 = PA × PB
⇒ 12 2 = PA × 24
⇒ PA = $\frac{144}{24}$ = 6 cm
Also, PB = PA + AB
$\therefore$ AB = PB – PA = 24 – 6 = 18 cm
Hence, the correct answer is 18 cm.

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