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An isosceles triangle of sides 13cm, 13cm, 10cm is inscribed in a circle. What is...

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JAMB 1981

An isosceles triangle of sides 13cm, 13cm, 10cm is inscribed in a circle. What is the radius of the circle?

  • A. 7cm
  • B. 12cm
  • C. 8cm
  • D. 7cm
  • E. 69cm
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

In \(\Delta DAC, \stackrel\frown{DAC} = \theta\)

\(\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}\)

\(\theta = 22.6°\)

\(< DOC = 22.6° \times 2 = 45.2°\)

\(\sin 45.2 = \frac{5}{r} \implies r = \frac{5}{\sin 45.2}\)

\(r = 7.046cm\)

= \(7\frac{1}{24} cm\)


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