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The ratio of the largest and shortest distances from the point 2,-7 to the circle x2+y2-14x-10y-151=0 is
MathematicsCircleAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 15:13
  • B 7:1
  • C 3:2
  • D 14:1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 14:1

Given equation of circle,

x2-14x+49+y2-10y+25-74-151=0

On rearranging we get,

x-72+y-52=225

x-72+y-52=152

So, Centre =7,5 and Radius =15 units

Now putting x=2 & y=-7 In the clrcle's equation,

-52+-122-225<0

So, 2,-7 lies inside the circle.

Now distance from 2,-7 to 7,5=x2-x12+y2-y12

D=7-22+5--72

D=52+122=13

Now shortest distance will be r-13=15-13=2

And largest distance will be r+13=15+13=28

So the ratio of largest to shortest will be 14:1

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