Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Mathematics Question 4

Practice objective / multiple choice question 4 from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 4 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • MATHEMATICS • objective

In a circle, two chords \(AB\) and \(CD\) intersect at point \(E\) inside the circle. The lengths are \(AE = 3\) cm, \(EB = 5\) cm and \(CE = 4\) cm. The distance from the centre \(O\) of the circle to point \(E\) is 6 cm. Find (i) the length of \(ED\), and (ii) the radius of the circle.

Answer Options

A. ED = 3.0 cm; radius = sqrt(60) cm
B. ED = 5.0 cm; radius = sqrt(48) cm
C. ED = 4.2 cm; radius = sqrt(45) cm
Correct Answer D. ED = 3.75 cm; radius = sqrt(51) cm
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
ED = 3.75 cm; radius = sqrt(51) cm

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Mathematics Question 4. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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