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Which of the following could be ratio between lengths two legs a 30-60-90 triangle A. B. C. D. E. F.?

The answer is C.

In a 30-60-90 triangle, the ratio of the lengths of the two legs is 1:√3. This can be proven using the Pythagorean theorem.

The hypotenuse of a 30-60-90 triangle is twice the length of the shorter leg. So, if the shorter leg is x, then the hypotenuse is 2x.

The longer leg is √3 times the length of the shorter leg. So, if the shorter leg is x, then the longer leg is √3x.

Therefore, the ratio of the lengths of the two legs is x/√3x = 1/√3.

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