Question

If it is 90 feet between bases, how far is it from home base to 2nd base?

(1 point)

902+902=c2
; 180 ft

902+902=c2
; 19 ft

902+902=c2
; 127.3 ft

902+b2=902
; 127.3 ft
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Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean theorem. For a square with side 90 ft the diagonal c satisfies

c^2 = 90^2 + 90^2 = 2(90^2) = 16200,

so c = 90√2 ≈ 127.3 ft.