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Source: Veritas Prep
In the right triangle shown above, what is the value of a?
(1) C = 5.
(2) a < b.
The OA is E.
1. C = 5 => a^2+b^2 = 25 => (a,b) = (3,4) or (4,3).. those are the only 2 combinations. NS
2. a<b : this doesn't give any information. NS
combined: (a,b) = (3,4) => a = 3.
Hence, the answer should be C but this isn't the OA. Anyone help, please! Thanks!
In the right triangle shown above, what is the value of a?
(1) C = 5.
(2) a < b.
The OA is E.
1. C = 5 => a^2+b^2 = 25 => (a,b) = (3,4) or (4,3).. those are the only 2 combinations. NS
2. a<b : this doesn't give any information. NS
combined: (a,b) = (3,4) => a = 3.
Hence, the answer should be C but this isn't the OA. Anyone help, please! Thanks!
