ABC is a right angled triangle, right angled at A. A circle is inscribed in it. The lengths of two sides containing the right angle are 48 cm and 14 cm. The radius of the inscribed circle is:

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

BC² = 48² + 14²
BC² = 2304 + 196
BC² = 2500
BC = 50 cm
In radius r = $$\frac{14+48-50}{2}$$   = 6 cm