5 30 30° 30° The figure above shows that the shaded triangular region with a hypotenuse of 5 centimeters (cm) has been removed from a rectangular tile with dimensions x cm by y cm. Of the following, which best approximates the area, in square centimeters, of the tile before the piece was removed? A) 15 В) 43 C) 50 D) 65

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The figure above shows that the shaded triangular
region with a hypotenuse of 5 centimeters (cm) has
been removed from a rectangular tile with
dimensions x cm by y cm. Of the following, which
best approximates the area, in square centimeters, of
the tile before the piece was removed?
A) 15
B) 43
C) 50
D) 65
Transcribed Image Text:5 30° 30° 30° The figure above shows that the shaded triangular region with a hypotenuse of 5 centimeters (cm) has been removed from a rectangular tile with dimensions x cm by y cm. Of the following, which best approximates the area, in square centimeters, of the tile before the piece was removed? A) 15 B) 43 C) 50 D) 65
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