SOLUTION: A rectangular pool is 30 feet wide and 70 feet long. You swim diagonally across the pool. To the nearest foot, how far do you swim? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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Question 437208: A rectangular pool is 30 feet wide and 70 feet long. You swim diagonally across the pool. To the nearest foot, how far do you swim? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use Pythagoras
d%5E2+=+30%5E2+%2B+70%5E2