The length of a rectangle is 16 cm.If the length of diagonal is 20 cm, then what will be the breadth of the rectangle?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 12 cm
By using Pythagoras theorem,
Hypoteneus2 = Perpendicular2 + Base2.
202 = 162 + x2
x2 = 400 - 256
x2 = 144 or x = 12.