Question

The diagonal of a rectangular swimming pool measures 29 yards. If the length of the pool is

25 yards, which measurement is closest to the width of the pool?

A. 4 yards

B. 14.70 yards

C. 38.29 yards

D. 54 yards

Answer 1

B)15 yards

Explanation:

We can solve this using Pythagoras theorem as

Let

Width of the pool= c

Length of diagonal of swimming pool =b

Length of the pool= a

c^2= b^2 + a^2

c^2 - b^2 = a^2

C^2 = 29^2 - 25^2

C^2=( 841-625)

C= √216

( Width of the pool)=15 yards

Hence, measurement is closest to the width of the pool is 15 yards