let the distance of the shorter chord to the centre be x
x^2 + 15^2 = 25^2
x^ = 400 , x = 20
let the distance between the longer chord and the centre by y
y^2 + 24^2 = 25^2
y^2 = 49 , y = 7
so x+y = 27
the chords are 27 cm apart
Two parallel cords of a circle with radius 25 cm length of 30 cm and 48 cm. Find the distance between the two cords
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