Find the dimensions of the largest rectangle that can be inscribed in the right triangle with side lengths 5 cm , 12 cm and 13 cm if two of the sides are along the legs of the triangle. O A. 6 cm and 2.5 cm O B. 5 cm x 5 cm OC.6 cm and 5 cm O D. 5 cm and 3 cm

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Find the dimensions of the largest rectangle that can be inscribed in the right triangle with side lengths 5 cm , 12 cm and 13 cm
if two of the sides are along the legs of the triangle.
O A. 6 cm and 2.5 cm
О В. 5 ст х 5 ст
OC.6 cm and 5 cm
O D. 5 cm and 3 cm
Transcribed Image Text:Find the dimensions of the largest rectangle that can be inscribed in the right triangle with side lengths 5 cm , 12 cm and 13 cm if two of the sides are along the legs of the triangle. O A. 6 cm and 2.5 cm О В. 5 ст х 5 ст OC.6 cm and 5 cm O D. 5 cm and 3 cm
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