The distance of a point from the centre of a circle exceeds the radius by 3 cm

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

The distance of a point

P

from the centre

O

of a circle exceeds the radius by 3 cm. If the length of each tangent drawn from

P

is 15 cm, determine the radius of the circle. (a)

18\text{ cm}

(b)

24\text{ cm}

(c)

36\text{ cm}

(d)

9\text{ cm}