Question

I need help with these two questions please

Answer 1

1) Option (b) 32km

2) Option (c) 17

Explanation:

According to Pythagoras Theorem,

Hypotenuse²=Perpendicular²+Base²

H²=P²+B²

1) Perpendicular=?

Base=24km

Hypotenuse=40km

40²=P²+24²

1600=P²+576

1600-576=P²

1024=P²

√1024=P

32=P

2) Perpendicular=15

Base=8

Hypotenuse=?

H²=15²+8²

H²=225+64

H²=289

H=√289

H=17