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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.

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