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Triangle ABC is right-angled at B. If AB = 24 mm and BC = 7 mm, then AC = ?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 31 mm
  2. 25 mm
  3. 21 mm
  4. 35 mm

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 25 mm

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 25 mm šŸ“š Explanation: Step by step solving: Apply the Pythagoras Theorem: (AC)2 = (AB)2 + (BC)2 (AC)2 = (24)2 + (7)7 = 576 + 49 = 625 Taking the square root, AC = āˆš625 = 25 mm.