Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

The lengths of three sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. Among three sides, the difference between the largest side and the smallest side of this triangle is 3.6 cm. The area (in cm2 ) of the triangle is:

Options:

19.44

32.4

21.75

15.64

Correct Answer:

19.44

Explanation:

A : B : C

3 : 4 : 5

⇒ These are Pythagorean triplets,

⇒ Hence, Area = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x base x height = \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 3x × 4x

⇒ According to the question = (5 - 3) units = 3.6 cm

⇒ 2 units = 3.6

⇒ 1 units = 1.8 cm

Putting in area formula,

⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 3(1.8) x 4(1.8) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 5.4 x 7.2 = 19.44 \( {cm }^{2 } \).