Solve the Problem. -A Right Triangle Has an Area of 40 Square Inches

question 31

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A right triangle has an area of 40 square inches. The square of the hypotenuse is 164. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest inch.

• A) 16 in. and 5 in.
• B) 8 in. and 10 in.
• C) 64 in. and 100 in.
• D) 4 in. and 20 in.

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