SOLUTION: the skating rink's surface is a rectangle of 85 feet by 200 feet. which is closest to the diagonal length of the skating rink? a)217 ft b)285 ft c)434 ft d)570 ft

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Question 258537: the skating rink's surface is a rectangle of 85 feet by 200 feet.
which is closest to the diagonal length of the skating rink?
a)217 ft
b)285 ft
c)434 ft
d)570 ft
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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85^2=200^2=x62
7,225+40,000=x^2
x^2=47,225
x=sqrt47,225
x=217.31 ans. A)