Question

A mouse has made holes in opposite corners of a rectangular kitchen. Starting from its hole

in the northwest corner, the mouse scurries 20 feet along the length of the kitchen to reach a
piece of cheese in the southwest corner. Then the mouse scurries 15 feet along the width of
the kitchen to its other hole in the southeast corner. Finally the mouse scurries back to the
first hole. What is the total distance the mouse scurries?

Answer 1

60 ft

Explanation:

a² + b² = c²

20² + 15² = c²

c = √625

c = 25

total distance = 20 ft + 15 ft + 25 ft = 60 ft