-In the figure, a bird (at point B) is 36 feet above the ground. Meg is 60 feet from the bird while Mara is 39 feet from the bird. How far apart are Meg and Mara?
A) 60 feet
B) 61 feet
C) 63 feet
D) 99 feet

Question

-In the figure, a bird (at point B) is 36 feet above the ground. Meg is 60 feet from the bird while Mara is 39 feet from the bird. How far apart are Meg and Mara?
A) 60 feet 
B) 61 feet 
C) 63 feet 
D) 99 feet

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem in the triangle formed by Meg, Mara, and the bird, we find the distance between Meg and Mara is 63 feet.

-In the Figure, a Bird (At Point B) Is 36