Question

A rectangular garden that measures 6 feet by 8 feet is roped off to form a

right triangle. What is the length of the rope?
Rope
6 ft

Answer 1

10feet

Explanation:

We solve this question, using Pythagoras Theorem to solve for the other side.

Pythagoras Theorem states that

c² = a² + b²

c = √(a² + b²)

In the question, a = 6 feet

b = 8 feet

c = length of the rope

c = √6² + 8²

c = √36 + 64

c = √100

c = 10 feet

The length of the rope is 10 feet