Question

What is the horizontal distance from the end of the ramp to the back of the truck?

Answer 1

Answer:

134.4 centimeters

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Hypotenuse ( h ) = 158 cm

Perpendicular ( p ) = 83

Base ( b ) = ?

Now, Using Pythagoras theorem:

${h}^{2} = {p}^{2} + {b}^{2}$

${b}^{2} = {h}^{2} - {p}^{2}$

Plug the values

${b}^{2} = {158}^{2} - {83}^{2}$

Evaluate the power

${b}^{2} = 24964 - 6889$

Calculate the difference

${b}^{2} = 18075$

$b = \sqrt{18075}$

Calculate

$b = 134.4 \: cm$

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