Answer: C. 13 meters
Step-by-step explanation:
5^2+12^2=x^2
25+144=x^2
169=x^2
√169=13
13=x
Hope it helps
Using the quadratic equation would be the easiest
TO get the decimal 8 is obviously 8.0 and for 21/40 just divide 40 for both the numerator and denominator. Then add the 8.0 with the answer you get for 40 together to get the final answer.