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Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Objective — Question 88

Question 88 of 100 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In fig.8 below, O is the centre of the circle. Given the right-angled triangle inscribed with legs 6cm and 8cm, find the radius of the circle.

  • A. 102cm
  • B. 5cmCorrect
  • C. 4√7cm
  • D. 10cm

Explanation

With legs 6cm and 8cm, the hypotenuse (diameter) = 10cm by Pythagoras, so the radius is 5cm.

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