A right triangle can be considered as a special type
because the relationship of its sides can be described using the hypotenuse
formula:
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
or
c^2 = x^2 + y^2
where,
c is the hypotenuse of the triangle and is the side
opposite to the 90° angle
while a and b are the sides adjacent to the 90° angle
In the problem statement, we are given that one of the
side has a measure of 2 = x, while the hypotenuse is 5 = c, therefore calculating
for y:
y^2 = c^2 – x^2
y^2 = 5^2 – 2^2
y^2 = 21
y = 4.58
The natural number is the number before the decimal.
Therefore the answer is:
y = 4
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Answer: A) 1/8</h3>
Assuming the events "baby is a boy" and "baby has blue eyes" are independent, we simply multiply the given fractions to get (1/2)*(1/4) = 1/8
We are given a volume of 160 fluid ounces of chemical which is added to a container that holds 120,000 gallons of water. Assuming that the chemical has the same density as water, we just need to convert 120,000 gallons to ounces.
A conversion factor is taken from literature, 1 gallon is equivalent to 128 fluid ounces. So 160 fluid ounces is only 1.25 gallons, thus occupying minimal space in the container. The employee could add more of the chemical in the container. He can actually add 15360000 fluid ounces in total.
