A base ball diamond is square. The distance from home plate to first base is 90 feet. In feet, what is the distance from home plate to second base? (1 point)

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A base ball diamond is square. The distance from home plate to first base is 90 feet. In feet, what is the distance from home plate to second base?  (1 point)

127
    81
    19
    13

Steve · Accepted Answer

the diagonal of a square of side s is s√2 The only possible choice is 127, which is greater than 90.

Sunbird · Answer

Thank you very much for your help

Steve · Answer

my pleasure. When picking "the only possible choice" be sure to check that it is in fact the value you expected. Sometimes the given answers are all wrong.