Question

$XY,YZ$ and $XZ$ represents _______, ________ and ________ respectively in right angled $△XYZ$.

• A. Base, hypotenuse, perpendicular
• B. Perpendicular, base, hypotenuse
• C. Hypotenuse, perpendicular, base
• D. Hypotenuse, base, perpendicular

Answer 1

The correct option is C Hypotenuse, perpendicular, base

In right angled triangle $△XYZ,\angle XZY={90}^o$.

Thus, $XY=$ hypotenuse, $YZ=$ perpendicular and $XZ=$ base of the triangle.