Question

THREAT:-
LEGS OF A RIGHT TRIANGLE ANGLED AT B WITH AB = 16CM AND BC=8 .
FIND THE LENGTH OF THE SIDE OF THE LARGEST SQUARE THAT CAN BE INSCRIBED
IN THE TRIANGLE.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Let ABC be a right triangle right angled at B with AB = 16 cm and BC = 8 cm. Then, the largest square BRSP which can be inscribed in this triangle will be as shown in Fig. Thus, the side of the required square is of length 16/3 cm.