1.
Which set of numbers is a Pythagorean triple?
A.
1-1-2
B.
4-5-6
C.
5-12-13
D.
7-9-10
Hint
2.
For safety reasons, the base of a 26-foot ladder should be at least 8 feet from the wall. How high can a 26-foot ladder safely reach?
A.
about 24.7 feet
B.
about 18 feet
C.
about 22.6 feet
D.
about 27.2 feet
Hint
3.
A 15-foot ladder is placed against a house and reaches a second story window. The ladder's base is 9 feet from the house. How far above ground is the window?
A.
13 feet
B.
6 feet
C.
12 feet
D.
17.5 feet
Hint
4.
Maria has a rectangular garden with dimensions 10 feet by 15 feet. She plans to place a dividing fence along the diagonal of the garden. What will be the length of Maria's fence?
A.
about 18 feet
B.
about 5 feet
C.
about 11.2 feet
D.
about 25 feet
Hint
5.
To get to his friend Traci's house, Kevin walks 6 blocks east and 5 blocks south. How far must Kevin walk if he chose to go on a diagonal line to Traci's house?
A.
about 7.8 blocks
B.
about 4.7 blocks
C.
about 3.3 blocks
D.
about 11 blocks
Hint