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In the given figure, a circle is inscribed in such that it touches the sides PQ, QR and RP at points D, E, F, respectively. If the lengths of the si
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In the given figure, a circle is inscribed in such that it touches the sides PQ, QR and RP at points D, E, F, respectively. If the lengths of the sides PQ = 15 cm, QR = 11 cm and RP = 13 cm, then find the length of PD.

A.

9 cm

B.

8 cm

C.

7.5 cm

D.

8.5 cm

Correct option is D

Given:
PQ = 15 cm
QR = 11 cm
RP = 13 cm
Concept Used:  
If two tangents are drawn to a circle from a external point , then the length of the two tangents are equal 
Solution:
According to the question 

17x=x 2x=17 x=172 x=8.5 cm17-x = x\\ \ \\2x = 17 \\ \ \\ x= \frac{17}{2}\\ \ \\ x=8.5\:cm​​

Thus, option (d) is correct.

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