Applied Geometry

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Question 61Question →

A large cylindrical water cistern used for irrigation has a diameter of 10 feet10\text{ feet} and a depth of 6 feet6\text{ feet}. A heavy-duty pump removes water from the completely full cistern at a constant rate of 31.4 cubic feet31.4\text{ cubic feet} per minute. Using 3.143.14 for π\pi, how many minutes will it take to empty the cistern?

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Answer: 15

Answer

15
To find the time it takes to empty the cistern, we first need its total volume. The radius is half the diameter, so r=10/2=5 feetr = 10 / 2 = 5\text{ feet}. The formula for the volume of a cylinder is V=π×r2×hV = \pi \times r^2 \times h. Plugging in our values: V=3.14×52×6=3.14×25×6=3.14×150=471 cubic feetV = 3.14 \times 5^2 \times 6 = 3.14 \times 25 \times 6 = 3.14 \times 150 = 471\text{ cubic feet}. The pump removes 31.4 cubic feet31.4\text{ cubic feet} of water each minute. Dividing the total volume by the rate gives the time: 471/31.4=15 minutes471 / 31.4 = 15\text{ minutes}.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Find the radius of the cistern.
r=10/2=5 feetr = 10 / 2 = 5\text{ feet}
The volume formula requires the radius, which is half of the given diameter.
2
Calculate the total volume of the cistern using V=π×r2×hV = \pi \times r^2 \times h.
V=3.14×52×6=3.14×25×6=3.14×150=471 cubic feetV = 3.14 \times 5^2 \times 6 = 3.14 \times 25 \times 6 = 3.14 \times 150 = 471\text{ cubic feet}
This determines the total amount of water that needs to be pumped out.
3
Determine the time required to empty the tank by dividing the total volume by the pump rate.
Time=471/31.4=15 minutesTime = 471 / 31.4 = 15\text{ minutes}
Dividing the total amount of water by the rate of removal gives the total time.

Key Concept

Cylindrical Volume Applications
Question 62Question →

A hotel maintenance team is installing a new cylindrical hot water heater. The interior of the heater has a diameter of 4 feet4\text{ feet} and a height of 7 feet7\text{ feet}. Using 227\frac{22}{7} for π\pi, how many minutes will it take to completely fill the empty heater if water flows in at a constant rate of 4 cubic feet4\text{ cubic feet} per minute?

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Answer: 22

Answer

It will take 22 minutes to completely fill the hot water heater.
The correct answer is found by first calculating the volume of the cylindrical heater using the formula V=πr2hV = \pi r^2 h. Given the diameter of 4 feet4\text{ feet}, the radius is 2 feet2\text{ feet}. Substituting the given values: V=227×22×7=88 cubic feetV = \frac{22}{7} \times 2^2 \times 7 = 88\text{ cubic feet}. Dividing this total volume by the fill rate of 4 cubic feet4\text{ cubic feet} per minute gives the total time: 88÷4=22 minutes88 \div 4 = 22\text{ minutes}.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the radius of the cylindrical heater.
Radius = 2 feet2\text{ feet}
The volume formula requires the radius, which is half of the given diameter (4 feet4\text{ feet}).
2
Calculate the total volume of the cylinder.
Volume = 88 cubic feet88\text{ cubic feet}
Using the formula V=πr2hV = \pi r^2 h with r=2r = 2, h=7h = 7, and π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7}, we get V=227×22×7=88V = \frac{22}{7} \times 2^2 \times 7 = 88.
3
Calculate the time required to fill the heater.
Time = 22 minutes22\text{ minutes}
Dividing the total volume (88 cubic feet88\text{ cubic feet}) by the flow rate (4 cubic feet4\text{ cubic feet} per minute) gives the required time.

Key Concept

Cylindrical Volume Applications
Question 63Question →

A telecommunications crew is installing a straight fiber-optic cable from the base of a network tower to a control panel mounted on a nearby building. The horizontal distance from the tower base to the building is 1212 yards. The control panel is mounted 55 yards above the ground. How many feet long must the cable be to reach exactly from the tower base to the control panel?

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Answer: 39

Answer

39
The scenario creates a right triangle with legs measuring 55 yards and 1212 yards. Using the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2), we find the hypotenuse is 52+122=25+144=169=13\sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13 yards. Because the question asks for the answer in feet, we multiply 1313 yards by 33 feet per yard to get exactly 3939 feet.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the shape formed by the scenario.
The ground, the building wall, and the cable form a right triangle.
This allows the use of the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2) to find the length of the diagonal cable.
2
Calculate the length of the cable in yards.
52+122=25+144=1695^2 + 12^2 = 25 + 144 = 169. The square root of 169169 is 1313 yards.
Applying the Pythagorean theorem using the given leg lengths of 55 yards and 1212 yards yields the hypotenuse.
3
Convert the final length from yards to feet.
13 yards×3 feet/yard=39 feet13 \text{ yards} \times 3 \text{ feet/yard} = 39 \text{ feet}.
The question specifically asks for the length of the cable in feet.

Key Concept

Pythagorean Theorem and Unit Conversions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 64Question →

A military training field is rectangular, measuring 160160 yards wide and 300300 yards long. A recruit must travel from one corner of the field to the opposite corner. If the recruit runs directly across the diagonal instead of moving along the outer edges of the two sides, how many yards does the recruit save?

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Answer: 120

Answer

120 yards
The route along the edges is the sum of the width and length (160+300=460160 + 300 = 460 yards). The diagonal route is the hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by these sides, calculated as 1602+3002=340\sqrt{160^2 + 300^2} = 340 yards. The distance saved is 460−340=120460 - 340 = 120 yards.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total distance if traveling along the two outer edges of the rectangular field.
160+300=460160 + 300 = 460 yards.
This establishes the longer route distance to compare against the diagonal shortcut.
2
Set up the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the diagonal route.
1602+3002=c2160^2 + 300^2 = c^2
The rectangular field forms a right triangle where the width and length are the legs, and the diagonal is the hypotenuse.
3
Solve for the diagonal length (cc).
c=115600=340c = \sqrt{115600} = 340 yards.
This gives the exact distance of the direct route.
4
Calculate the difference between the two routes.
460−340=120460 - 340 = 120 yards.
Subtracting the shorter diagonal route from the longer perimeter route yields the exact distance saved.

Key Concept

Applying the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2) to find a direct diagonal distance, and comparing it to the linear distance along the edges.
Question 65Question →

A surveyor is mapping a plot of land and launches a drone from a perfectly flat field. The drone ascends vertically to an altitude of 3030 meters. It then travels horizontally in a straight line for 1616 meters to photograph a landmark. What is the direct line-of-sight distance, in meters, from the launch point on the ground to the drone?

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Answer: 34

Answer

The direct line-of-sight distance is 3434 meters.
The drone's flight path forms a right-angled triangle relative to the starting point. By applying the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2), we square the vertical distance (302=90030^2 = 900) and the horizontal distance (162=25616^2 = 256). Adding these values yields 11561156. Taking the square root of 11561156 gives the direct line-of-sight distance, which is 3434 meters.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Model the drone's flight path as a right-angled triangle.
The vertical ascent forms one leg (a=30a = 30) and the horizontal flight forms the other leg (b=16b = 16). The direct line-of-sight distance is the hypotenuse (cc).
Vertical and horizontal movements are perpendicular, creating a 90∘90^\circ angle.
2
Apply the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the hypotenuse.
a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2 becomes 302+162=c230^2 + 16^2 = c^2.
The Pythagorean theorem relates the lengths of the legs to the length of the hypotenuse in any right triangle.
3
Square the lengths of the two legs and add them together.
900+256=1156900 + 256 = 1156. So, c2=1156c^2 = 1156.
This evaluates the left side of the equation to isolate c2c^2.
4
Take the square root of the sum to find the actual distance.
c=1156=34c = \sqrt{1156} = 34.
Taking the square root of c2c^2 yields the length of the hypotenuse.

Key Concept

Applying the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse in a practical right-triangle scenario.
Question 66Question →

A commercial facility is securing a right-triangular storage lot. The two perpendicular boundaries of the lot measure 6060 yards and 8080 yards. Security fencing will be installed along the entire perimeter to create a closed loop. If a support post must be placed every 1212 feet, how many total posts are required to complete the fence?

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Answer: 60

Answer

60
The correct answer is found by first determining the hypotenuse of the right-triangular lot, which is 100 yards (602+802=100260^2 + 80^2 = 100^2). The total perimeter is 240 yards (60 + 80 + 100). Because the post spacing is given in feet, the perimeter must be converted to 720 feet (240 × 3). Finally, dividing the 720-foot boundary by the 12-foot spacing requirement yields exactly 60 posts.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Find the length of the third side of the lot using the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2).
602+802=3600+6400=1000060^2 + 80^2 = 3600 + 6400 = 10000. The square root of 1000010000 is 100100 yards.
The boundary of a right-triangular lot includes the hypotenuse, which must be found to calculate the total perimeter.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the triangular lot.
60+80+100=24060 + 80 + 100 = 240 yards.
The fencing will enclose the entire boundary of the lot.
3
Convert the perimeter into feet to match the unit of the post spacing.
240 yards×3 feet/yard=720 feet240 \text{ yards} \times 3 \text{ feet/yard} = 720 \text{ feet}.
Measurements must be in the same unit (feet) before dividing.
4
Divide the total perimeter by the distance required between each post.
720÷12=60720 \div 12 = 60 posts.
For a closed loop, the total number of posts equals the total perimeter divided by the spacing distance.

Key Concept

Calculating the perimeter of a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem, converting units of measurement, and determining spacing requirements for closed boundaries.

Alternative Method

Instead of converting the perimeter to feet, convert the post spacing to yards. Since 3 feet equals 1 yard, 12 feet equals 4 yards. Divide the 240-yard perimeter by 4 yards to get 60 posts.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 67Question →

A renewable energy company is installing a chain-link fence around a newly constructed rectangular solar farm. The solar farm measures 120120 yards in length and 8585 yards in width. The fence will enclose the entire perimeter, with the exception of two access gates that each measure 55 yards wide. If the fencing material costs $22\$22 per linear yard, what is the total cost of the fencing material in dollars?

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Answer: 8800

Answer

The total cost of the fencing material is 8800 dollars.
The total perimeter of the solar farm is 410410 yards (120+120+85+85120 + 120 + 85 + 85). Subtracting the 1010 yards for the two 55-yard gates leaves 400400 yards of fencing to be installed. Multiplying 400400 yards by the $22\$22 per yard cost gives a total of $8800\$8800.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular solar farm.
P=2×(120+85)=2×205=410P = 2 \times (120 + 85) = 2 \times 205 = 410 yards.
The perimeter formula for a rectangle is P=2(L+W)P = 2(L + W), which represents the total boundary length before any openings are considered.
2
Determine the total width of the two access gates.
2×5=102 \times 5 = 10 yards.
Since there are two gates and each is 55 yards wide, their combined width must be subtracted from the total perimeter.
3
Calculate the actual length of fencing needed.
410−10=400410 - 10 = 400 yards.
The fencing covers the perimeter minus the space left open for the access gates.
4
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
400×22=8800400 \times 22 = 8800.
Multiplying the total yards of fencing by the cost per yard gives the total cost in dollars.

Key Concept

Calculating the perimeter of a rectangle, subtracting openings, and finding the total cost based on a unit price.
Question 68Question →

A homeowner is planning to enclose a rectangular residential lot with a new privacy fence. The lot has a length of 2020 yards and a width of 4545 feet. The fencing material costs $12.50\$12.50 per linear foot. If the homeowner needs to leave a 66-foot opening for a driveway gate, what will be the total cost of the fencing materials?

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Answer: $2,550\$2,550

Answer

The total cost of the fencing materials is $2,550\$2,550.
The correct answer is found by first converting all units to feet. The length of 2020 yards is equal to 6060 feet. The total perimeter of the rectangular lot is 2×(60+45)=2102 \times (60 + 45) = 210 feet. Subtracting the 66-foot gap for the gate leaves 204204 linear feet of fencing required. Multiplying this by the cost of $12.50\$12.50 per foot yields a total cost of $2,550\$2,550.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Convert the length of the lot from yards to feet.
20 yards×3=60 feet20 \text{ yards} \times 3 = 60 \text{ feet}
All measurements must be in the same unit (feet) because the fencing cost is given per linear foot.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular lot.
P=2×(60+45)=2×105=210 feetP = 2 \times (60 + 45) = 2 \times 105 = 210 \text{ feet}
The fencing will go around the entire boundary of the rectangular lot.
3
Subtract the length of the driveway gate from the total perimeter.
210−6=204 feet210 - 6 = 204 \text{ feet}
Fencing material is not needed for the space where the gate will be installed.
4
Calculate the total cost by multiplying the fencing length by the cost per foot.
204×$12.50=$2,550204 \times \$12.50 = \$2,550
The total cost is the required length in feet multiplied by the price per linear foot.

Key Concept

Calculating the perimeter of a rectangle with mixed units and adjusting for an opening.
Question 69Question →

A military engineering unit is installing a security fence around a rectangular vehicle depot. The depot is 150150 yards long and 8080 yards wide. The fencing plan includes leaving a single 3030-foot wide opening for a main access gate. If the fencing material costs $15\$15 per linear foot, what is the total cost of the fencing material needed? (Do not include commas or dollar signs in your answer)

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Answer: 20250

Answer

20250
To find the total cost, first determine the total perimeter of the depot in yards: 2×(150+80)=4602 \times (150 + 80) = 460 yards. Since the fencing cost and gate width are in feet, convert the perimeter to feet: 460×3=1380460 \times 3 = 1380 feet. Next, subtract the 3030-foot gate opening where no fencing is needed: 1380−30=13501380 - 30 = 1350 feet of fencing. Finally, multiply the required fencing by the cost per foot: 1350×$15=$20,2501350 \times \$15 = \$20,250.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the perimeter of the rectangular depot in yards.
2(150+80)=2(230)=4602(150 + 80) = 2(230) = 460 yards.
The fencing will enclose the boundary of the rectangular area.
2
Convert the perimeter from yards to feet.
460×3=1380460 \times 3 = 1380 feet.
The cost of the fencing is given per linear foot and the gate is measured in feet, so all measurements must be in feet.
3
Subtract the gate opening from the total perimeter.
1380−30=13501380 - 30 = 1350 feet.
Fencing material is not needed for the gate opening.
4
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
1350×15=202501350 \times 15 = 20250 dollars.
The total length of fencing required is multiplied by the cost per linear foot.

Key Concept

Calculating perimeter, converting units (yards to feet), and determining total cost based on a linear rate.
Question 70Question →

An event coordinator is setting up a temporary security perimeter for an outdoor festival. The secured VIP zone is rectangular, measuring 3030 yards in length and 2020 yards in width. An un-fenced opening of 55 yards must be left on one side for the main entrance gate. If the temporary fencing costs $4.50\$4.50 per linear foot, what is the total cost, in dollars, of the fencing required?

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Answer: 1282.5

Answer

1282.5
The correct total cost is 1282.50.Tofindthis,thefullperimeterofthe30−by−20yardrectangleiscalculatedas100yards.Aftersubtractingthe5−yardopening,95yardsoffencingareneeded.Becausethefencingispricedperfoot,the95yardsmustbeconvertedto285feetbymultiplyingby3.Finally,multiplying285feetbythe1282.50. To find this, the full perimeter of the 30-by-20 yard rectangle is calculated as 100 yards. After subtracting the 5-yard opening, 95 yards of fencing are needed. Because the fencing is priced per foot, the 95 yards must be converted to 285 feet by multiplying by 3. Finally, multiplying 285 feet by the 4.50 per foot cost yields 1282.50.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular zone in yards.
100 yards
The perimeter represents the total distance around the rectangle before accounting for any openings.
2
Subtract the gate opening from the perimeter.
95 yards
Fencing is not required for the 5-yard entrance gate.
3
Convert the required fencing length from yards to feet.
285 feet
The cost of the fencing is provided per linear foot, so the length must be in feet.
4
Calculate the total cost by multiplying the length in feet by the price per foot.
1282.5
Total cost equals the total amount of material multiplied by the unit price.

Key Concept

Calculating perimeter of a rectangle, adjusting for openings, and converting units for cost calculation.
Question 71Question →

A logistics company is securing an L-shaped equipment depot with a chain-link fence. The facility has a 120-foot southern border, a 90-foot western border, a 75-foot northern border, and a 45-foot eastern border. The remaining two inner boundary walls connect the northern and eastern borders to complete the L-shape. The entire perimeter will be fenced except for a 15-foot wide entrance gate on the southern border. If the fencing material costs 2525 per yard, what is the total cost of the fencing?

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Answer: $3,375

Answer

The total cost of the fencing is $3,375.
The correct answer is found by first determining the missing inner dimensions of the L-shape (120 - 75 = 45 feet, and 90 - 45 = 45 feet) to find the total 6-sided perimeter (420 feet). After subtracting the 15-foot gate, 405 feet of fencing is needed. Converting this to yards by dividing by 3 gives 135 yards. Multiplying 135 yards by the 25peryardcostresultsin25 per yard cost results in 3,375.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the lengths of the two missing inner boundaries.
Inner horizontal border = 120 - 75 = 45 feet. Inner vertical border = 90 - 45 = 45 feet.
All six sides of the L-shape are needed to find the total perimeter. The missing sides are found by subtracting the known parallel outer edges.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the equipment depot.
120 + 90 + 75 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 420 feet.
The perimeter is the total length of the continuous boundary line enclosing the facility.
3
Subtract the width of the entrance gate from the total perimeter.
420 - 15 = 405 feet.
The 15-foot gate opening does not require fencing material, so it must be removed from the total.
4
Convert the required fencing from feet to yards.
405 / 3 = 135 yards.
The fencing cost is provided in yards, so the perimeter measurement must match the pricing unit.
5
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
135 \times 25 = 3,375 dollars.
Multiplying the total yards of fencing by the cost per yard gives the final price.

Key Concept

Calculating the perimeter of composite rectilinear shapes, subtracting non-fenced gaps, and applying unit conversions for total cost.
Question 72Question →

A contractor is installing a security perimeter around a rectangular warehouse facility. The facility is 4040 yards long and 2525 yards wide. The fence will include three 1010-foot gates that do not require fencing material. If the fencing costs $18\$18 per yard, what is the total cost of the fencing material required?

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Answer: $2,160

Answer

The correct total cost of the fencing material is $2,160.
The total perimeter is found using the formula 2×(L+W)2 \times (L + W), yielding 130130 yards. The three 1010-foot gates have a combined width of 3030 feet, which converts to 1010 yards (30÷330 \div 3). Subtracting the gate width leaves 120120 yards of actual fencing needed. Multiplying this by the cost of $18\$18 per yard yields the total of $2,160\$2,160.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular facility in yards.
2×(40+25)=1302 \times (40 + 25) = 130 yards
The fencing will go around the entire boundary of the rectangle, which requires the perimeter formula P=2L+2WP = 2L + 2W.
2
Convert the total width of the gates from feet to yards.
3 gates×10 feet/gate=30 feet3 \text{ gates} \times 10 \text{ feet/gate} = 30 \text{ feet}. Since 3 feet=1 yard3 \text{ feet} = 1 \text{ yard}, 30 feet=10 yards30 \text{ feet} = 10 \text{ yards}.
The perimeter and the fencing cost are both in yards, so the gate measurements must match the primary unit.
3
Subtract the gate width from the total perimeter to find the required fencing.
130 yards−10 yards=120 yards130 \text{ yards} - 10 \text{ yards} = 120 \text{ yards}
The sections where the gates are located do not require any fencing material.
4
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
120 yards×$18/yard=$2,160120 \text{ yards} \times \$18/\text{yard} = \$2,160
Multiplying the total required yards by the price per yard provides the final monetary cost.

Key Concept

Calculating perimeter of a rectangle, performing unit conversions (feet to yards), and subtracting openings to find total material cost.
Question 73Question →

An airport authority is installing a security barrier around a new rectangular radar facility. The facility measures 4040 yards in length and 3232 yards in width. The design for the security barrier requires a heavy-duty steel post at each of the four corners, with additional posts placed exactly every 88 feet along all four sides. How many steel posts are required in total to enclose the facility?

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Answer: 54

Answer

54 posts are required in total.
The correct answer is found by first ensuring all units match. Converting the dimensions to feet gives a length of 120 feet and a width of 96 feet. The total perimeter is 432 feet. Dividing this continuous perimeter by the 8-foot spacing requirement yields exactly 54 posts.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Convert the given dimensions from yards to feet.
Length = 40 * 3 = 120 feet. Width = 32 * 3 = 96 feet.
The post spacing is provided in feet, so all measurements must be converted to the same unit before calculating the perimeter.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular facility.
Perimeter = 2 * (120 + 96) = 2 * 216 = 432 feet.
The security barrier encloses the entire outer boundary of the facility, which corresponds to its perimeter.
3
Determine the total number of posts required.
Total posts = 432 / 8 = 54.
For any closed loop, the total number of equally spaced posts equals the total perimeter divided by the distance between the posts.

Key Concept

Calculating perimeter of a rectangle, unit conversions, and dividing a perimeter into equal segments.
Question 74Question →

A rectangular training pool at a military base is 4040 feet long and 2525 feet wide. It is initially filled with water to a uniform depth of 88 feet. If 1,5001,500 cubic feet of water is pumped out of the pool, what is the new depth of the water, in feet?

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Answer: 6.5

Answer

6.5
The pool's base has an area of 40×25=1,00040 \times 25 = 1,000 square feet. When 1,5001,500 cubic feet of water is removed, the water level drops by 1,500÷1,000=1.51,500 \div 1,000 = 1.5 feet. Subtracting this drop from the initial depth of 88 feet gives a new depth of 6.56.5 feet. Alternatively, finding the original volume (8,0008,000 cubic feet), subtracting the removed water (6,5006,500 cubic feet), and dividing by the area (1,0001,000 square feet) also yields 6.56.5 feet.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the base area of the rectangular pool.
1,0001,000 square feet
The base area is needed to determine how changes in volume affect the depth of the water. Area = length ×\times width = 40×25=1,00040 \times 25 = 1,000.
2
Determine the change in the water depth.
The depth drops by 1.51.5 feet.
Dividing the removed volume by the base area gives the vertical drop in water level. 1,500÷1,000=1.51,500 \div 1,000 = 1.5.
3
Calculate the new depth.
6.56.5 feet
Subtract the drop in water level from the initial depth. 8−1.5=6.58 - 1.5 = 6.5.

Key Concept

Calculating changes in the depth of a rectangular volume when a specific amount of capacity is removed.
Question 75Question →

A zip line is being installed from an observation deck down to a ground anchor. The observation deck is 4545 yards directly above the base of the structure. The ground anchor is secured on flat ground 2424 yards horizontally away from the base. Assuming the zip line is pulled perfectly straight, what is the required length of the zip line cable in feet?

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Answer: 153

Answer

153
The correct answer accurately calculates the diagonal length using the Pythagorean theorem (452+242=c245^2 + 24^2 = c^2, so c=51c = 51 yards) and then converts that distance into feet by multiplying by 3 (51×3=15351 \times 3 = 153 feet).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Apply the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2) to find the diagonal length of the zip line in yards.
242+452=576+2025=260124^2 + 45^2 = 576 + 2025 = 2601 square yards.
The vertical height and horizontal distance form a right triangle with the zip line acting as the hypotenuse.
2
Calculate the square root of the sum to find the actual length.
2601=51\sqrt{2601} = 51 yards.
This isolates cc (the hypotenuse) to give the actual length of the zip line in yards.
3
Convert the length from yards to feet.
51×3=15351 \times 3 = 153 feet.
The question specifically asks for the length in feet, and there are 33 feet in one yard.

Key Concept

Using the Pythagorean theorem to find a hypotenuse and converting units of measurement.
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