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      Question

      In a right triangle ABC, angle B = 90°. If tan A = 3/4

      and the length of the hypotenuse is 25 cm, find the area of the triangle.
      A 150 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 175 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 159 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 100 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      We have a right triangle with: tan A= 3/4, meaning the opposite side is 3x and the adjacent side is 4x. The hypotenuse is 25 cm.

      Use the Pythagorean theorem: (3x)2 + (4x)2 = 252

      Solve for x, which gives x=5. The sides of the triangle are: Opposite side = 3x=15 cm, Adjacent side = 4x=20 cm. The area is = (1/2) × 15 cm × 20 cm = 150 cm2

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