A rectangular garden bed measures 24 feet by 7 feet. A water faucet is located at one corner of the garden bed. A hose will be connected to the water faucet. The hose must be long enough to reach the opposite corner of the garden bed when stretched straight. Find the required length of hose.

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6 March, 11:08

A rectangular garden bed measures 24 feet by 7 feet. A water faucet is located at one corner of the garden bed. A hose will be connected to the water faucet. The hose must be long enough to reach the opposite corner of the garden bed when stretched straight. Find the required length of hose.

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Dana Berger · Answer 1

c = 25 feet

Explanation:

Given

a = 24 feet

b = 7 feet

c = ? (the required length of hose)

we can use the formula

c = √ (a²+b²)

⇒ c = √ (24²+7²) feet = 25 feet