Question

4. A rectangular field has a length of 115 yards and a diagonal length of 135 yards. Which

measurement is closest to the width of the field in yards?

Answer 1

The width of the rectangular field is 50
`√(2)` yards.

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve this problem: a^2+b^2=c^2

a^2 + 115^2 = 135^2

a^2 + 13225 = 18225

(Subtract both sides by 13225)

a^2 = 5000

Take the square root of both sides.

a = 50
`√(2)`