SOLUTION: A diagonal walk through a small rectangular garden 9 meters by 12 meters can be built at $10 per linear meter. How much will the walk cost?

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Question 124464:
A diagonal walk through a small rectangular garden 9 meters by 12 meters can be built at $10 per linear meter. How much will the walk cost?


Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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9^2+12^2=x^2
81+144=x^2
225=x^2
x=sqrt225
x=15 meters long.
15*10=$150 for the cost of the walk.