SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 108

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q108

The sides of ΔABC are 10cm, 10.5 cm and 14.5 cm. What is the radius of its circumcircle?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 7.25 cm

Understanding Application
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Given

sides = 10cm, 10.5 cm and 14.5 cm

Here we find

(14.5)2 = (10)2 + (10.5)2

Means it is a right angle triangle

Now

The radius of its circumcircle = 1/2 × hypotenuse

= 1/2 × 14.5

= 7.25