SOLUTION: What is the length of stack E C with bar on top in the rectangular prism? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. http://static.k12.c

Question 970453: What is the length of stack E C with bar on top in the rectangular prism? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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A. 14.6 cm
B. 15.8 cm
C. 17.0 cm
D. 19.7 cm
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
HC = sqrt(8^2 + 15^2) = 17

EC = sqrt(10^2 + 17^2) = sqrt(389) which is about 19.7 cm.
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