Question : The lengths of the two sides adjacent to the right angle of a right-angled triangle are 1.6 cm and 6.3 cm. Find the length of the hypotenuse.
Option 1: 6.7 cm
Option 2: 7.5 cm
Option 3: 6.5 cm
Option 4: 7 cm
New: SSC CHSL Tier 2 answer key released | SSC CHSL 2024 Notification PDF
Recommended: How to crack SSC CHSL | SSC CHSL exam guide
Don't Miss: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming government exams
Correct Answer: 6.5 cm
Solution :
Given, Base = 1.6 cm and Perpendicular = 6.3 cm
Applying Pythagoras theorem, we get,
$\small\text{Hypotenuse}^2 = \text{Base}^2+\text{Perpendicular}^2$
⇒ $h^2=(1.6)^2+(6.3)^2$
⇒ $h^2=2.56+39.69=42.25$
⇒ $h=\sqrt{42.25}=6.5$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is 6.5 cm.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined High ...
Result | Eligibility | Application | Admit Card | Answer Key | Preparation Tips | Cutoff
Get Updates Brochure
Your Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
