Question

The length of and width of the lake are 75 feet and 30 feet, respectively. What is the distance between the two poles, to the nearest foot?

Answer 1

Distance = 81 feet

Explanation:

Shape of the lake: Rectangular

Length = 75' and Width = 30'

Poles would be at opposite ends of the lake .

Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find distance between the poles:

=
`\sqrt{75^(2)+30^(2) }` =
`√(6525)` = 81 feet