CAT 2020 Slot 2 QA Q9 Geometry

Question 9 of the Quantitative Ability (QA) section, CAT 2020 Slot 2, with CAT's official answer.

Let C be a circle of radius 5 meters having center at O. Let PQ be a chord of C that passes through points A and B where A is located 4 meters north of O and B is located 3 meters east of O. Then, the length of PQ, in meters, is nearest to
  1. A
    6.6
  2. B
    7.2
  3. C
    8.8
  4. D
    7.8

Answer: (C) 8.8 Geometry MCQ

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