SOLUTION: A boxing ring is in the shape of a square, 20 ft on each side. How far apart are the fighters when they are in opposite corners of the ring?

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Question 42758: A boxing ring is in the shape of a square, 20 ft on each side. How far apart are the fighters when they are in opposite corners of the ring?
Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Split the square in half diagonally to get a right angle.







About 28 feet ....

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