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If \(\tan(\theta)=\frac{12}{5}\) in a right-angled triangle, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

  1. 13

  2. 15

  3. 10

  4. 14

Answer: A

Solution

Since \(\tan\theta=\frac{\text{Perpendicular}}{\text{Base}}=\frac{12}{5}\), take the perpendicular as 12 and the base as 5. By the Pythagorean theorem, \(H^2=12^2+5^2=144+25=169\). Therefore, \(H=\sqrt{169}=13\). Trick: Recognise the Pythagorean triplet 5, 12, 13.

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