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To explain:whether A and D is correct.
Answer to Problem 24HP
Both of the A and D are wrong.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A:
Length of
D:
Length of
Calculation:
The objective of the question is to validate the length of longer leg of the given
The given right triangle is a 30°-60°-90° triangle.
In a right angled triangle with angle measures of 30°, 60° & 90° and smaller leg equal to a , The longer leg is given by
In the figure, LK is the smaller leg ( say a ) and JK is the longer leg.
Clearly,
Thus
The longer leg will be given by
Keeping values,
Conclusion:
Thus both of the A and Dare wrong.
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