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C1 is a circle with centre at A and radius 2. C2 is a circle with centre at B and radius 3. The distance AB is 7. If P is the point of intersection of a transverse common tangent with line AB, then the distance AP is(a)  14/5(b)  7/3(c)  9/4(D)  8/3

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Correct option  (A)  14/5

Explanation :

It is known that point P is the internal centre of similitude and AP:PB = 2:3 . Therefore,

3AP = 2PB = 2(AB - AP) = 2(7 - AP)

⇒ 5 AP = 14

⇒ AP = 14/5



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