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

    Option 1: 2

    Option 2: 4

    Option 3: 3

    Option 4: 1

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    Correct Answer: 3


    Solution : Only three tangents can be drawn passing through two external touching circles.


    Hence, the correct answer is 3.

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