SOLUTION: I am having difficlty with 2 problems. Thank You for the help! Question 1: A radio station is going to construct a 12- foot tower for a new antenna on top of a tall building

Question 203893: I am having difficlty with 2 problems. Thank You for the help!

Question 1: A radio station is going to construct a 12- foot tower for a new antenna on top of a tall building. The tower will be supported by three cables, each attached to the top of the tower and to points on the roof of the building which are 5 feet from the base of the tower. What is the total length of these three cables?

Question 2: You need to fill a pool with water. The dimensions are 15 feet by 30 feet aand a consistent 5 feet deep. (15 feet by 30 feet by 5 feet). 1 cubic foot equals 7.48 gallons of water. How many gallons will it take to fill the pool?

Thank You Again......I am stuck on these 2 problems.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1)5^2+12^2=169
sq root of 169=13
13*3=39 total ft
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2)15*30*5=2250 cu.ft.
2250*7.48=16,830 gal.

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