Question

Cindy has a rectangular suitcase of length 95 cm and width 72 cm.

She wants to put her walking stick into her suitcase.
The length of the walking stick is 125 cm.
She thinks that the walking stick will fit into her suitcase. Is she correct?
Give a reason for your answer.

Answer 1

`\sqrt{95 {}^(2) } + \sqrt{72 {}^(2) } = 119.2 \\ (1 \: d.p)`

Explanation:

No, as diagonal [maximum length for the suitcase] is lower than 125cm so the walking stick would not fit.