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The line 2x-y+1=0 is a tangent to the circle at the point (2,5) and the centre of the circle lies on x-2y=4. Then, the radius of the circle is:

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The line 2x−y+1=02x-y+1=02x−y+1=0 is a tangent to the circle at the point (2,5)(2,5)(2,5) and the centre of the circle lies on x−2y=4.x-2y=4.x−2y=4. Then, the radius of the circle is:

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Held on 17 Mar 2021 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    353\sqrt{5}35​

  2. B

    535\sqrt{3}53​

  3. C

    545\sqrt{4}54​

  4. D

    454\sqrt{5}45​

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