AB = 28 cm and CD = 22 cm are two parallel chords on the same side of the centre of a circle. The distance between them is 4 cm. The radius of the circle is ________. (Consider up to two decimals) 

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jul 2023 Shift 2)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. 15.20 cm
  2. 14.82 cm
  3. 15.82 cm
  4. 13.20 cm

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 15.82 cm
ssc-cgl-offline-mock
Free
SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Full Test - 01
100 Qs. 200 Marks 60 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Given:

AB = 28 cm and CD = 22 cm are two parallel chords on the same side of the centre of a circle.

The distance between them is 4 cm.

Calculation:

Let the OE is x, EF = 4 cm

As per the question,

OA = OC = radius of the circle

⇒ 142 + x2 = (x+4)2 + 112

⇒ 196 + x2 = x2 + 16 + 8x + 121

⇒ 8x = 59

x = 59 / 8 

The radius will be,

√(142 + ()2 = 15.82 cm

∴ The correct option is 3

Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jul 22, 2025

-> The IB Security Assistant Executive Notification 2025 has been released on 22nd July 2025 on the official website.

-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been announced for 14,582 vacancies of various Group B and C posts across central government departments.

-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025 in multiple shifts.

-> In the SSC CGL 2025 Notification, vacancies for two new posts, namely, "Section Head" and "Office Superintendent" have been announced.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL Syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with the age limit varying from post to post. 

-> The SSC CGL Salary structure varies by post, with entry-level posts starting at Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 to 81,100/-) and going up to Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 to 1,42,400/-).

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

More Circle Questions

More Geometry Questions

Hot Links: teen patti app happy teen patti teen patti 100 bonus teen patti