Question

If the length of the longer leg in a 30°-60°-90° triangle is 5V3, what is the length of the shorter leg?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 5v2
D. 10​

Answer 1

B. 5

Explanation:

Let x = length of shorter leg

longer leg =
`√(3)` times the shorter leg

5
`√(3)` = x
`√(3)`

x = 5