Question

A container is in the shape of a right rectangular prism. Hayden wants to put a stick in the container.

What is the length in inches of the longest stick that will fit in the container

Answer 1

13 in.

Explanation:

First figure out the length of the diagonal of the base.

3²+4²=c²

9+16=c²

25=c²

√25=c

c=5

Now we can figure out the stick using the same method.

5²=12²=c²

25+144=c²

169=c²

√169=c

c=13