If the length of the three sides of a triangle are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm, then the length of the median to its greatest side is -
A. 8 cm
B. 6 cm
C. 5 cm
D. 4.8 cm
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
According to question,Length of the three sides of a triangle are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm, this is right angle triangle.

Note: In right angle triangle median divides the hypotenuse in two equal parts
∴ BD = $$\frac{{\text{H}}}{2}$$
BD = $$\frac{{10}}{2}$$
BD = 5 cm
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