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Which one of the following sets of measurements will form a right angled triangle when constructed?

Which one of the following sets of measurements will form a right angled triangle when constructed?

A. 3 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm
B. 4 cm, 6 cm, 15 cm
C. 8 cm, 12 cm, 15 cm
D. 6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm

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The correct answer is (D)

- Pythagoras relationship=a²+b²=c²
[D] Since 6² + 8² = 10²

Wilfykil answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 08:56

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