A shortstop is standing in the base path between second and third base when she fields the ball. She is 25 feet from second base and needs to make the throw to first base. Assuming the field is square, how far does she need to throw the ball? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the distance she needs to throw the ball:

distance = √(25^2 + 90^2)
distance = √(625 + 8100)
distance = √8725
distance ≈ 93.4 feet

Therefore, she needs to throw the ball approximately 93.4 feet.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I apologize for the error in my previous response. You are correct, and I made a mistake in calculating the distance. I apologize for any confusion caused.

To solve this problem correctly, let's use the Pythagorean theorem:

Distance^2 = 25^2 + 90^2

Distance^2 = 625 + 8100

Distance^2 = 8725

Taking the square root of both sides, we can find the distance:

Distance ≈ √8725

Distance ≈ 93.4 feet

So, the correct answer is approximately 93.4 feet. Thank you for pointing out the mistake, and I apologize for any confusion caused.