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Revision as of 19:31, 10 July 2021

Problem

Let $C_1, C_2$ and $C_3$ be three parallel chords of a circle on the same side of the center. The distance between $C_1$ and $C_2$ is the same as the distance between $C_2$ and $C_3$. The lengths of the chords are $20, 16$, and $8$. The radius of the circle is

$\text{(A)} \ 12 \qquad  \text{(B)} \ 4\sqrt{7} \qquad  \text{(C)} \ \frac{5\sqrt{65}}{3} \qquad  \text{(D)}\ \frac{5\sqrt{22}}{2}\qquad \text{(E)}\ \text{not uniquely determined}$


Solution

$\fbox{E}$

See also

1980 AHSME (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 18
Followed by
Problem 20
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