SOLUTION: Sandy walks diagonally across a rectangular field that is 120 ft. by 175 ft. How long was her walk?

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Question 945016: Sandy walks diagonally across a rectangular field that is 120 ft. by 175 ft. How long was her walk?
Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sides of the rectangular field are 175 ft. and 120 ft.
The length of the diagonal is √((120)^2+(175)^2)=212.19 ft.
Sandy walks 212.19 ft.