To locate a certain irrational number

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · The Baudhayana-Pythagoras Theorem · The Baudhayana-Pythagoras Theorem

Problem

To locate a certain irrational number, a right triangle is drawn with one leg OA=2OA = 2 units along the number line and the other leg AB=1AB = 1 unit perpendicular to it. The hypotenuse OBOB is then transferred to the number line. Which number is obtained? (a) 6\sqrt6 (b) 5\sqrt5 (c) 3\sqrt3 (d) 2\sqrt2

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