Question

29. Find a Pythagorean triplet whose smallest member is 26.
30. A colour TV is available for Rs 13440 inclusive of VAT. If the
is Rs 12400, find the rate of VAT.
31. A pair of socks marked at Rs 115 is being offered at Rs 92. Fi
being offered.​

Answer 1

29. Pythagorean triplet= 2m, m²-1, m²-2

2m=26

m = 26/2 =13

step 2 m²-1

13²-1 = 169-1

168

step 2 m²+1

13²+1= 169+1

170

therefore 26,168,170 is three Pythagorean triplet