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If $$a$$ and $$b$$ are the lengths of the sides of a right angled triangle whose hypotenuse is 10 and whose area is 20, then the value of ($$a$$ + $$b$$)2 is

A. 140

B. 120

C. 180

D. 160

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

In right ΔABC,
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a2 + b2 = 102     (by pt) . . . . (i)
Area ΔABC = $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ab = 20
ab = 40
(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab
= 102 + 2(40)
= 180

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