Question Details

Detailed explanation and options for the selected question.

If a right triangle has legs of 9 cm and 12 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

A. 12 cm

B. 15 cm

C. 16 cm

D. 18 cm

Explanation:

Using the Pythagorean theorem, hypotenuse = sqrt(9² + 12²) = sqrt(225) = 15 cm. Other options are incorrect.

Related Topics

How to Calculate Perimeter of Polygons

Revision Notes

How to Solve Direct and Inverse Variation Problems

Revision Notes

How to Use Summation Formulas for Arithmetic and Geometric Series

Revision Notes

Understanding Segment of a Circle and Its Area

Revision Notes

How to Identify Horizontal, Vertical, and Oblique Asymptotes

Revision Notes

How to Round Numbers (Nearest Whole, Tenth, Hundredth)

Revision Notes

How to Solve Basic Trigonometric Equations (sin, cos, tan)

Revision Notes

How to Identify Parallelograms, Rectangles, Rhombuses, and Squares

Revision Notes

How to Graph Hyperbolic Functions (sinh, cosh)

Revision Notes

How to Calculate the Volume of a Cone

Revision Notes