1.   A circle with a diameter of 12 centimeters is inscribed in a square. To the nearest centimeter, what is the length of the diagonal of the square?
   
    A. 17 centimeters B. 6 centimeters
    C. 12 centimeters D. 14 centimeters
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  2.   The triangle shown is a right triangle. Solve for b.
   
    A. b = 14 units B. b = 28 units
    C. b = 3.7 units D. b = 15.2 units
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  3.   In a right triangle, a = 4 inches and c = 7 inches. Find b.
    A. b = 5 inches B. b = 6 inches
    C. b = 3 inches D. b = 8 inches
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  4.   Miguel hiked 3 miles due north and then 2 miles due east. How far is he from his starting point?
    A. 5 miles B. 2.2 miles
    C. 4.1 miles D. 3.6 miles
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  5.   A guy wire is attached to a pole. It is anchored to the ground 5 feet from the base of the pole. If the wire is 18 feet long, how high is the wire attached to the pole?
    A. 13 feet B. 17.3 feet
    C. 18.7 feet D. 16.8 feet
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