Question

20 points

3. A suitcase measures 24 inches long and the width is 18 inches long.
How much ribbon is needed to go down both sides of the suitcase
diagonally? (Hint: Draw a picture and add both diagonals together.)

Answer 1

60in

Explanation:

Given data

Length= 24 in

Width = 18 in

Diagonally, we need to find using the Pythagoras theorem

D^2= L^2+W^2

D^2= 24^2+18^2

D^2= 576+324

D^2= 900

Square both sides

D= √900

D= 30 in

For both sides

=30*2= 60in