SOLUTION: A square piece of fabric is cut diagonally. If the square is 1 yard on a side, how long was the cut?

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Question 778415: A square piece of fabric is cut diagonally. If the square is 1 yard on a side, how long was the cut?
Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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The cut would be sqrt%282%29=1.414 yards