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Question : $\triangle $KLM is a right-angled triangle. $\angle$M = 90$^{\circ}$, KM = 12 cm and LM = 5 cm. What is the value of $\sec$ L?

Option 1: $\frac{13}{12}$

Option 2: $\frac{5}{12}$

Option 3: $\frac{12}{5}$

Option 4: $\frac{13}{5}$


Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{13}{5}$


Solution :
By Pythagoras theorem,
KL 2 = KM 2 + ML 2
⇒ KL = $\sqrt{12^2 + 5^2}$ = $\sqrt {144+69}$ = $\sqrt{169}$ = 13
$\therefore\sec$ L = $\frac{\text{KL}}{\text{ML}}$ = $\frac{13}{5}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{13}{5}$.

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