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In ΔPQR,Q=90 and QS is the median. If QS=7.4 cm, then PR is:

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7.4 cm
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54.76 cm
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3.7 cm
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D
14.8 cm
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Solution

The correct option is D 14.8 cm
In the right triangle the median drawn to the hypotenuse divides the triangle in two isosceles triangles.
ΔPQSΔRQS
Also,
QS=PS=RS
So, PR=PS+RS=QS+QS=2QS=2×7.4 cm =14.8 cm

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