SOLUTION: a flag stands in the centre of a field that measures 5 m by 6.5 m. what is the length of the diagonal of the field.

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Question 757769: a flag stands in the centre of a field that measures 5 m by 6.5 m. what is the length of the diagonal of the field.
Answer by sachi(548)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the diagonal along with sides are of right angle triangle
so diagonal = sqrt(5^2+6.5^2)=sqrt(25+48.25)=sqrt(67.25)=8.2

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