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    ABC is a right-angled triangle. If the lengths of two sides containing the right angle are 4 cm and 3 cm, the radius of its incircle is:
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    ABC is a right-angled triangle. If the lengths of two sides containing the right angle are 4 cm and 3 cm, the radius of its incircle is:

    A.

    4 cm

    B.

    2 cm

    C.

    1 cm

    D.

    3 cm

    Correct option is C

    Given:
    ABC is a right-angled triangle.
    Length of two sides containing the right angle (perpendicular and base) = 4 cm and 3 cm.
    Formula Used:
    Area of triangle = 12\frac 12×\times base ​×\timesheight​
    Area of triangle = r ×\times s (where 'r' is the inradius and 's' is the semi-perimeter)​
    Pythagorean theorem: hypotenuse² = base² + perpendicular²
    Semi-perimeter (s) =a+b+c2\frac {a+b+c}2​​
    Solution:
    Hypotenuse² = 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25
    Hypotenuse = 5 cm
    Semi-perimeter=(3+4+5)2=122=\frac{ (3 + 4 + 5) } 2 = \frac{12 } 2 =​ 6 cm

    Area = 12×\frac 12 \times​base ×\times​ height =12\frac 12​ ×\times3 ×\times 4 = 6 sq cm​​
    Area = r×\times s​
    6 = r×\times 6​
    r = 1 cm
    The radius of the incircle is 1 cm.








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