BITSAT 2009
- Exam
- BITSAT
- Year
- 2009
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Chapter
- Limits
BITSAT 2009 · Mathematics · Limits
Two tangents P Q and P R drawn to the circle x²+y²-2 x-4 y-20=0...
Two tangents and drawn to the circle from point . Ifthe centre of the circle is then the area of quadrilateral () is

Options
- A75 sq. unit
- B73 sq. unit
- C72 sq. unit
- D74 sq. unit
Correct answer
A. 75 sq. unit
Step-by-step solution
Area (2~ \triangle ~2 r)

where ( length of tangent and radius of circle. (15 \text{ and } \mathrm{r}=\sqrt{1+4+20}=5) Hence the required area sq. units.

where ( length of tangent and radius of circle. (15 \text{ and } \mathrm{r}=\sqrt{1+4+20}=5) Hence the required area sq. units.