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    Question

    The shortest median of a right triangle is measured to be

    8.5 cm. What is the hypotenuse?
    A 16 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 17 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Shortest median = Circumradius = R = (Hypotenuse/2)

    Therefore, hypotenuse = 8.5 × 2 = 17 cm

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