Question

A rectangular box is 5 in. ​wide, 5 in. ​tall, and 4 in. long. What is the diameter of the smallest circular opening through which the box will​ fit?

Answer 1

7 (7.07106781187)

Explanation:

All you have to do is find the diameter of the rectangle from two farthest corners. To do this, use the Pythagorean Theorem

(5^2) + (5^2) = c^2

25 + 25 = c^2

50 = c^2

7 ≈ c