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What is the horizontal distance from the end of the ramp to the back of the truck?

What is the horizontal distance from the end of the ramp to the back of the truck-example-1
User Inteloid
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Answer:

134.4 centimeters

Explanation:

Given,

Hypotenuse ( h ) = 158 cm

Perpendicular ( p ) = 83

Base ( b ) = ?

Now, Using Pythagoras theorem:


{h}^(2) = {p}^(2) + {b}^(2)


{b}^(2) = {h}^(2) - {p}^(2)

Plug the values


{b}^(2) = {158}^(2) - {83}^(2)

Evaluate the power


{b}^(2) = 24964 - 6889

Calculate the difference


{b}^(2) = 18075


b = √(18075)

Calculate


b = 134.4 \: cm

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