Correct option is C
Given:
The sum of squares of two positive numbers is 145.
The square root of one of the numbers is 3.
Solution:
Let the two numbers be x and y.
The square root of one of the numbers is 3, so y =
According to the given condition, the sum of the squares of the two numbers is 145, so:
Substituting the value of y:
So, the other number is 8.