The Baudhayana-Pythagoras Theorem: Practice 1

Practise focused skills from The Baudhayana-Pythagoras Theorem

MathematicsGrade 8Mixed12 questions24 min

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Section A: Core Practice

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Question 1

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A right triangle has legs $8$ cm and $15$ cm. What is the hypotenuse?

Topic: Right Triangles and Square Areas · Skill: Identify right triangles and their sides

Question 2

EasyQuestion

A right triangle has legs $7$ cm and $24$ cm. What is the hypotenuse?

Topic: Right Triangles and Square Areas · Skill: Relate square areas on sides of right triangles

Question 3

MediumQuestion

Do side lengths $6$ , $8$ , and $10$ form a right triangle?

Topic: Using the Theorem · Skill: Apply the Baudhayana-Pythagoras theorem to find hypotenuse

Question 4

MediumQuestion

A rectangular park is $12$ m by $16$ m. What is the length of the diagonal path?

Topic: Using the Theorem · Skill: Apply the theorem to find a missing leg

Question 5

MediumQuestion

A rectangular park is $20$ m by $21$ m. What is the length of the diagonal path?

Topic: Using the Theorem · Skill: Recognize and use Pythagorean triples

What this assignment covers

Progressive Grade 8 Math practice for The Baudhayana-Pythagoras Theorem covering Converse and Applications, Right Triangles and Square Areas, Using the Theorem.

Skills and sections

Identify right triangles and their sides, Relate square areas on sides of right triangles, Apply the Baudhayana-Pythagoras theorem to find hypotenuse, Apply the theorem to find a missing leg, Recognize and use Pythagorean triples

Section A: Core Practice: 6 questions
Section B: Reasoning and Application: 6 questions