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