Two parallel chords are drawn in a circle of diameter 20 cm. The length of one chord is 16 cm and the distance between the two chords is 12 cm. The length of the other chord is:

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

MO = 10² - 8² = 6
ON = 6
AB = 2AN
= 2 × 8
= 16