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P and Q are the centres of two circles whose radii are 7 cm and 3 cm, respectively. If the direct common tangents to the circles meet the line PQ extended at point A, then in what ratio does A divide the segment PQ?
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- 1internally in the ratio 7 : 3
- 2externally in the ratio 7 : 3✓
- 3internally in the ratio 3 : 7
- 4externally in the ratio 3 : 7
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externally in the ratio 7 : 3
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