- A2√37 cm
- B12 cm
- C13.5 cm
- D√170 cm
Step-by-Step Solution
By Apollonius' theorem, , so and cm. (12 cm is the altitude from A, not the median.)
Answer: A) 2√37 cm
The sides of triangle ABC are AB = 13 cm, AC = 15 cm and BC = 14 cm. Find the length of the median AD.
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