SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

In right-angled triangle ABC, ∠C = 90, CM is perpendicular on AB. If AB = 18 cm and BM = 6 cm, then find the length of CM.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e.  626\sqrt2 cm.

According to the given question,

Now, CM2 = BM × AM

⇒ CM2 = 6 × 12

⇒ CM2 = 72

⇒ CM = 626\sqrt2 cm