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In the given figure, ΔABC is right-angled at B such that BC = 6 cm and AB = 8 cm. A circle with centre O has been inscribed the triangle. OP ⊥ AB, OQ ⊥ BC and OR ⊥ AC. If OP = OQ = OR = x cm then x = ?

(a) 2 cm (b) 2.5 cm (c) 3 cm (d) 3.5 cm

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(a) 2 cm

PBQO is a square

CR = CQ ( Since the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point are equal)

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