SSAT Math Question 175: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 175

9. This square has a side of 1". The diagonal distance from one corner to another is

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  • A. 1 inch.
  • B. 424041.png inches.
  • C. 42394.png inches.
  • D. 2 inches.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The correct answer is (B). Use the Pythagorean Theorem c2 = a2 + b2 to find the length of the diagonal:

c2 = 12 + 12

c2 = 2

c = 44867.png

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