Question

A 499
B 498
C 898
D 500

Answer 1

498

Explanation:

We will need to use the Pythagorean Theorem.

A^2 + B^2 = C^2

45^2 + B^2 = 500^2

Subtract 45^2

B^2 = 500^2 - 45^2

Simplify

B^2 = 247,975

Take square root so B is alone

B = 497.9708

Round

B = 498