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Answer: CSet 2: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A right triangle has legs of length 15 and 20. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A right triangle has legs of length 15 and 20. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A.
27
B.
24
C.✓ Correct
25
D.
28
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. c squared = 15 squared + 20 squared = 225 + 400 = 625. c = 25
Why others are wrong:
A: 27 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 24 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 28 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.