SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 59

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 60 cm².

Using the Pythagorean Theorem:

Base (a) = 15 cm

Hypotenuse (c) = 17 cm

Height (b) = ?

⇒ 15² + b² = 17²

⇒ 225 + b² = 289

⇒ b² = 289 - 225

⇒ b² = 64

⇒ b = 8 cm

Now, 

Area = (1/2) × base × height

⇒ Area = (1/2) × 15 cm × 8 cm

⇒ Area = (1/2) × 120 cm²

⇒ Area = 60 cm²