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Please help with word problem (in the attachment below)

Please help with word problem (in the attachment below)-example-1
User Pau C
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Answer:

Josh is correct

Explanation:

If the width (36 in) and height (25 in) form a right triangle with the diagonal, then the diagonal would equal:

diagonal² = 36² + 25² = 1921

diag. = √1921 = 43.8

43.8 ≠ 45, therefore Josh is correct

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