English

In the figure PR is ______. - Mathematics

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

In the figure PR is ______.

Options

  • 18 cm

  • `3sqrt3` cm

  • `6sqrt3` cm

  • `9sqrt3` cm

MCQ
Fill in the Blanks
Advertisements

Solution

In the figure PR is `bbunderline(6sqrt3  cm)`.

Explanation:

ΔPQR is right-angled at Q.

PQ = 9 cm (perpendicular),

∠R = 60°

In ΔPQR,

sin(60°) = `(PQ)/(PR)`

= `sqrt3/2 = 9/(PR)`

= PR = `(9 xx 2)/sqrt3`

= PR = `18/sqrt3`

PR = `6sqrt3` cm

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 20: Simple 2-D Problems in Right Triangle - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [Page 245]

APPEARS IN

B Nirmala Shastry Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 20 Simple 2-D Problems in Right Triangle
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS | Q 8. | Page 245
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×