Question

    In a right-angled triangle, if the shortest median is 6.2

    cm, calculate the length of the hypotenuse.
    A 12.4 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 17.2 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

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

    Therefore, hypotenuse = 6.2 × 2 = 12.4 cm

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