In the following figure, arc AB is a quadrant of the circle with centre at point O and radius 4 units. Further, OC = OD, OC:OA = 3:4. A circle C is drawn such that it touches the quadrant at the point Y and the mid-point of AB at X. What is the radius(in units) of the circle C?
Options:
A .  
2 - √2
B .  
√2 - 1
C .  
4 - 2√3
D .  
√3 - 1
Answer: Option A : A
Now, AO=4 & AOX=45∘ ⇒ AX = XO = 2√2 Thus, XY= 4 - 2√2 and the radius of the circle = 4−2√22 = 2 - √2
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