Using ruler and compass construct a triangle ABC

Geometry (10)

Using ruler and compass construct a triangle ABC where AB = 3 cm, BC = 4 cm and ∠ABC = 90°. Hence construct a circle circumscribing the triangle ABC. Measure and write down the radius of the circle.

Answer

Construction of a circle

Circumscribing a right ∆ABC

Constructed using ruler and compass.

Radius = 2.5 cm ± 0.2