What is \sin^{2}A+\sin^{2}B+\sin^{2}C equal to?
A triangle ABC with sides AB=15\text{ cm}, BC=9\text{ cm}, CA=12\text{ cm} is inscribed in a circle.
- A. 2 ✓
- B. \frac{5}{4}
- C. 1
- D. \frac{3}{4}
Correct Answer: A. 2
Explanation
Since \angle C = 90^\circ, \sin C = 1. Also, A and B are complementary angles, meaning \sin B = \cos A. The expression evaluates to \sin^2 A + \cos^2 A + 1^2 = 1 + 1 = 2.
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