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PQR is an isosceles triangle such that PQ = QR = 10 cm and ΔPQR = 90°. What is the length of the perpendicular drawn from Q on PR? |
$4\sqrt{2}$ cm $6\sqrt{2}$ cm $7\sqrt{2}$ cm $5\sqrt{2}$ cm |
$5\sqrt{2}$ cm |
We know that, Area of triangle = (1/2) × Base × Height (Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2 We have, PQ = QR = 10 cm ∠PQR = 90° PR2 = 102 + 102 = PR2 = 100 + 100 = PR2 = 200 = PR = 10√2 We know that, = (1/2) × 10 × 10 = (1/2) × QM × 10√2 QM = 5√2 cm. |