Question

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The diagonal of a square with sides of 5 units is √50 units. Which statement best
describes the diagonal?
OA. It is between 7 and 8, but closer to 7 units.
B. It is halfway between 7 and 8 units.
C. It is between 6 and 7, but cloger to 7 units.
D. It is between 8 and 9, but closer to 8 units.
E. It is between 7 and 8, but closer to 8 units.

Answer 1

A. It is between 7 and 8, but closer to 7 because √49 = 7 and √50 = 7.07 (to 2 decimal places).