Set 2: Triangles

Explanation

Answer: B

A rectangular mall measures 44 kilometers by 240 kilometers. What is the length of a diagonal path across the mall?

254

244

✓ Correct

122

234

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Using the Pythagorean theorem: $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$ 1. Given values: 44 and 240 Calculate: $44^2 + 240^2 = 1936 + 57600 = 59536$ Take square root: $\sqrt{59536} = 244$ Therefore, the answer is 244 kilometers.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 244

Why others are wrong:

A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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