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In ΔPQR, Q is a right angle, the lengths of PQ and PR are 8 cm and 17 cm, respectively. The length of QR is
In ΔPQR, Q is a right angle, the lengths of PQ and PR are 8 cm and 17 cm, respectively. The length of QR is
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The correct option is C 15 cm
ΔPQR is a right angled triangle.
∠Q = 90°, PQ = 8 cm, and PR = 17 cm
According to pythagoras theorem,
PQ² + QR² = PR²
⇒ (8)² + (QR)² = (17)²
⇒ 64 + (QR)² = 289
⇒ (QR)² = 225
⇒ QR = 15 cm
ΔPQR is a right angled triangle.
∠Q = 90°, PQ = 8 cm, and PR = 17 cm
According to pythagoras theorem,
PQ² + QR² = PR²
⇒ (8)² + (QR)² = (17)²
⇒ 64 + (QR)² = 289
⇒ (QR)² = 225
⇒ QR = 15 cm
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