2 Views

Question : In a triangle ABC, $\angle$BAC = 90°. If BC = 25 cm, then what is the length of the median AD?

Option 1: 10 cm

Option 2: 12.5 cm

Option 3: 14.5 cm

Option 4: 24 cm


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12.5 cm


Solution :
Given:
$\Delta ABC$ is a right triangle and BC is the hypotenuse.
BC = 25 cm
we know that
$\text{Median of right triangle} =\ \frac{\text{Hypotenuse}}{2}$
$=\ \frac{BC}{2}$
$=\ \frac{25}{2}$
$=\ 12.5$ cm
Hence the length of the median is 12.5 cm.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books