Answer:
D. 274
Step-by-step explanation:
divide 1787 by 6.5 yds to get the answer, 274.
You need to use Pythagoras’ Theorem.
A² + B² = c² and c is the hypotenuse of the right angled triangle.
The height of the tower (5 feet) is A and the distance from the end of the cable and the base of the tower (12 feet) is B. The length of ONE cable is c. So:
A² + B² = c²
5² + 12² = c²
25 + 144 = c²
169 = c²
13 = c. This is the length of one cable.
3 x 13 = 39 therefore the total length of the cables is 39 feet.
25
Answer:
80
Step-by-step explanation:
The angles in an equilateral triangle are 60 degrees.
sin 60 = 9 / h where h is hypotenuse ( = side of the triangle)
h = 9 / sin 60 = 10.392
Perimeter = 3 * h = 31.18 to nearest hundredth
