SOLUTION: The area of a square is 36 square inches. Which of the following measures is closest to the length of its diagonal? A)8.1ft. B)8.3ft. C)8.7ft. D)8.5ft.

Question 879081: The area of a square is 36 square inches. Which of the following measures is closest to the length of its diagonal?
A)8.1ft.
B)8.3ft.
C)8.7ft.
D)8.5ft.
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Length * width = area
In a square, length and width are equal
Length squared = area
=36
Square root each side
L = 6
Now that you have the dimensions, use the right angle formula.
+=
36 + 36 =
72 =
Square root each side
8.485 = c
The closest is 8.5

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