Question

Choose that set of numbers from the four alternative sets, which is similar to the given set:

$(17,15,8)$

• A. $(15,12,10)$
• B. $(13,12,5)$
• C. $(10,8,7)$
• D. $(7,5,4)$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$(13,12,5)$

$(17,15,8)$ is a Pythagorean triplet as $8^2+{15}^2={17}^2$.

From the given options, only $(13,12,5)$ is a Pythagorean triplet as $5^2+{12}^2={13}^2$.

Hence, option $B$ is correct.