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Aptitude · Q21

Triangles

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 21

Q21

If the length of the three sides of a triangle are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm, then the length of the median to its greatest side is -

A.
8 cm
B.
6 cm
C.
5 cm
Answer
D.
4.8 cm

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
According to question,
Length of the three sides of a triangle are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm, this is right angle triangle.
Triangles mcq solution image
Note: In right angle triangle median divides the hypotenuse in two equal parts
∴ BD =
BD =
BD = 5 cm