SSC CHSL 2016 · Question 156 of 188

The circumferences of two circles are touching externally. The distance between their centres is 12 cm. The radius of one circle is 7 cm. Find the diameter (in cm) of the other circle.

Geometry and Mensuration

Answer: B. 10

Here, C1 C2 = r1 + r2 12 = 7 + r2 r2 = 12–7 = 5 2r1 = 2 (5) Diameter = = 10 cm

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SSC CHSL 2016 · Question 156 of 188

Geometry and Mensuration

Here, C1 C2 = r1 + r2 12 = 7 + r2 r2 = 12–7 = 5 2r1 = 2 (5) Diameter = = 10 cm

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