Question 7 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra - 1205070 HCPS V24
The path is the diagonal of a rectangle, so use the Pythagorean theorem: d² = 20² + 32² = 400 + 1,024 = 1,424. Taking the square root gives d ≈ 37.7 feet, to the nearest tenth. The correct choice is 37.7 ft.
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