Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

In triangle ABC, B = 90°, and C = 45°. If AC = 2$\sqrt{2}$ cm, then the length of BC is: 

Options:

3 cm

2 cm

1 cm 

4 cm

Correct Answer:

2 cm

Explanation:

cos\({45}^\circ\) = \(\frac{BC}{2√2}\)

BC = \(\frac{2√2}{√2}\) = 2 cm.

Therefore, BC = 2 cm.