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
AnswerD.
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.

Note: In right angle triangle median divides the hypotenuse in two equal parts
∴ BD =
BD =
BD = 5 cm