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The radius of a circle whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of two circles of radii 7 cm and 24 cm respectively is :

  1. 31 cm

  2. 28 cm

  3. 27 cm

  4. 25 cm

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Let A1 and A2 be the areas of two circles.

Area = πr2

Areas of the two circles:

⇒ A1 = π.(7)2 = 49π.

⇒ A2 = π.(24)2 = 576π

∴ Sum of the areas of the two circles = 49π + 576π = 625π.

Let the radius of new circle be 'R' cm.

⇒ πR2 = 625π

⇒ R2 = 625

⇒ R = 625\sqrt{625} = 25 cm.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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