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Pythagorean Theorem

Question 6 • (Volch)WCA 3230 Geometry 3rd Nine Weeks 2025-2026

A rectangular plot of land is 100 feet long and 50 feet wide. How long is the walkway along the diagonal? Round to the nearest foot.

Answer
A
75 feet
B
87 feet
C
112 feet
D
150 feet

Explanation

The diagonal is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs 100 feet and 50 feet. By the Pythagorean theorem, its length is √(100² + 50²) = √12,500 ≈ 111.8 feet, which rounds to 112 feet. The correct choice is C, 112 feet.

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