15. In the figure, ST is the tangent to the smaller circle, centre X, at P. Y is the centre of the larger circle. PQR and LMN are straight lines. If ZRLN : ZNPT = 5:4, find (a) ZRLN, (b) ZNPT.

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15. In the figure, ST is the tangent to the smaller circle, centre
X, at P. Y is the centre of the larger circle. PQR and LMN
are straight lines. If ZRLN : ZNPT = 5:4, find
la) ZRLN,
(b) ZNPT.
Transcribed Image Text:15. In the figure, ST is the tangent to the smaller circle, centre X, at P. Y is the centre of the larger circle. PQR and LMN are straight lines. If ZRLN : ZNPT = 5:4, find la) ZRLN, (b) ZNPT.
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