An isosceles triangle of sides 13cm, 13cm, 10cm is inscribed in a circle. What is the radius of the circle?
A
7cm
B
12cm
C
8cm
D
7cm
E
69cm
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In \(\Delta DAC, \stackrel\frown{DAC} = \theta\)
\(\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}\)
\(\theta = 22.6^\circ\)
\(< DOC = 22.6^\circ \times 2 = 45.2^\circ\)
\(\sin 45.2 = \frac{5}{r} \implies r = \frac{5}{\sin 45.2}\)
\(r = 7.046cm\)
= \(7\frac{1}{24} cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32570)