Trigonometric Equations Question 109

Question: If the length of the sides of a triangle are 3, 4 and 5 units, then R (the circumradius) is

[UPSEAT 2000]

Options:

A) 2.0 unit

B) 2.5 unit

C) 3.0 unit

D) 3.5 unit

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Sides are 3, 4, 5 since $ 3^{2}+4^{2}=5^{2} $ So, triangle is a right angle triangle. Hence $ R=5/2=2.5 $ .