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In the given figure: CP, CQ are tangents to a circle with center O. ARB is another tangent touching the circle at R. If CP = 11 cm, BC = 7 cm. Length of BR is :
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  1. 1 cm
  2. 2 cm
  3. 3 cm
  4. 4 cm

A
3 cm
B
1 cm
C
2 cm
D
4 cm
Solution
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Tangents drawn from an external point are equal in length.
So, CP=CQ=11cm. and BC=7cm
CB+BQ=11cmBQ=4cm
So, BQ=BR=4cm.
So option D is the right answer.

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