The Shorter Leg of a Right Triangle Is 15 Yards

question 237

Multiple Choice

The shorter leg of a right triangle is 15 yards. If the hypotenuse is 39 yards, how long is the other leg?

• A)32 yards
• B)24 yards
• C)36 yards
• D)37 yards
• E)20 yards

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