Question

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The dimensions of a rectangular piece of drawing paper are 15.5 inches and 20 inches. Carson folded the piece of paper along its diagonal. Which measurement is closest to the length of the diagonal in inches? 8.4 in. 12.6 in. 25.3 in. 35.5 in.

Answer 1

25.3 aa a a. A a a a a. A a a a a a a

Answer 2

25.3"

Explanation:

use Pythagorean Theorem:

15.5² + 20² = c²

240.25 + 400 = c²

640.25 = c²

c =
`√(640.25)` ≈ 25.3