Trigonometric Equations Question 124

Question: If the sides of a triangle are $ 3,\ 5,\ 7, $ then

[MP PET 1996]

Options:

A) All its angles are acute

B) One angle is obtuse

C) Triangle is right angled

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ \cos C=\frac{3^{2}+5^{2}-7^{2}}{2\times 3\times 5}\Rightarrow C=120{}^\circ $ .