Question

question 3 of 28 which of the following represents the ratio of the hypotenuse to the short leg for the triangle shown below?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall 30 - 60 - 90 triangle ratio

In a 30 - 60 - 90 triangle, if the length of the short leg (opposite the 30° angle) is $x$, the length of the hypotenuse is $2x$.

Step2: Calculate the ratio

The ratio of the hypotenuse to the short leg is $\frac{2x}{x}=2:1$.

Answer:

B. 2:1