Solve the problem.
-The two legs of a right triangle are 10 meters and 20 meters, respectively. Find the hypotenuse of the triangle, rounded to the nearest hundredth of a meter.
A) 250 m
B) 22.36 m
C)15m
D) 500 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem, we have:

h^2 = 10^2 + 20^2
h^2 = 500
h ≈ 22.36 (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
Therefore, the hypotenuse is approximately 22.36 meters, which is answer choice B.

Solve the Problem. -The Two Legs of a Right Triangle Are 10 Meters