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The legs of a right triangle measure 16 cm and 30 cm. How long is the hypotenuse?

  1. 46 cm
  2. 21.91 cm
  3. 34 cm
  4. 36 cm

Answer

C. 34 cm

Solution

c = √(16² + 30²) = √1156 = 34 cm.

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