Question

An area of a wall in a conference room is 45 inches wide and 40 inches high. Will a whiteboard with a 50 inch diagonal fit in it? Identify the correct explanation.

Answer 1

Yes, 60.2>50

Explanation:

Because 60.2 is more than 50, it is possible that the whiteboard fits on the wall.

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Answer 2

Yes

Explanation:

40^2 +45^2 = C^2

1600+2025 = C^2

`\sqrt3625=\sqrt C^2`

C = 60.2