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The radius of the circle whose area is equal to the sum of areas of two circles of radii 9 cm and 12 cm respectively is :

  1. 11 cm

  2. 12 cm

  3. 14 cm

  4. 15 cm

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Let A1 and A2 be the areas of two circles.

Area = πr2

Areas of the two circles:

⇒ A1 = π.(9)2 = 81π.

⇒ A2 = π.(12)2 = 144π

∴ Sum of the areas of the two circles = 81π + 144π = 225π.

Let the radius of new circle be R cm.

⇒ πR2 = 225π

⇒ R2 = 225

⇒ R = 225\sqrt{225} = 15 cm.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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