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In isosceles triangle ABC, AB = AC, base BC = 16 cm and the altitude from A to BC is 6 cm. Length of each equal side is (in cm):

Class 9Properties of Isosceles TrianglesGeometry — Triangles
  • A9
  • B20
  • C10
  • D11

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The altitude bisects BC, giving half-base 8. Equal side = cm.
Answer: C) 10

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