alleryA radius-3 cm circle touches a radius-8 cm circle internally. Centre distance?
A8 cm
B11 cm
C5 cm
D24 cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 5 cm
Internal contact makes the centre distance the radius difference 8−3=5 cm.
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