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Question : In $\triangle$UVW measure of angle V is 90°. If $\tan U=\frac{12}{5}$ and UV = 10 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side VW?

Option 1: 26

Option 2: 24

Option 3: 25

Option 4: 5


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Correct Answer: 24


Solution :
Given: In $\triangle$UVW measure of angle V is 90°. $\tan U=\frac{12}{5}$ and UV = 10 cm
$\tan U=\frac{12}{5}$
$⇒\frac{VW}{UV}=\frac{12}{5}$
$⇒\frac{VW}{10}=\frac{12}{5}$
$\therefore VW = 24$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is 24.

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