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P and Q are centres of two circles whose radii are 7 cm and 3 cm, respectively. If the direct common tangents to the circles meet PQ extended at A, th...

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P and Q are centres of two circles whose radii are 7 cm and 3 cm, respectively. If the direct common tangents to the circles meet PQ extended at A, then A divides PQ ________.

Options

A.

externally in the ratio 3 : 7

B.

internally in the ratio 3 : 7

C.

externally in the ratio 7 : 3

D.

internally in the ratio 7 : 3

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