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In a right triangle, the legs are in the ratio 5 : 12 and the hypotenuse is 26 cm.
Find the area of the triangle, in square centimetres.

Class 10Pythagoras TheoremGeometry — Similarity
  • A130
  • B240
  • C120
  • D110

Step-by-Step Solution

Legs = 5 and 12; hypotenuse = , so . Legs = 10 cm and 24 cm. Area = sq cm.
Answer: C) 120

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