The points A and B are located on the circumference of a circle having diameter 54 feet.

If C is the center of the circle, what is the distance from point A to point B along a straight line?
(1 point)
18 feet
27 feet
32.24 feet
38.18 feet

Question

The points A and B are located on the circumference of a circle having diameter 54 feet. 



If C is the center of the circle, what is the distance from point A to point B along a straight line?
 (1 point)
18 feet
27 feet
32.24 feet
38.18 feet

anonymous · Answer

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hoblos · Answer

CA=CB=radius = 54/2 = 27 feet

AB^2 = CA^2 + CB^2
         = 2(27^2)

so  AB = 27sqrt2 = 38.18 feet

anonymous · Answer

That's what I thought it was. Thanks again!!

hoblos · Answer

my pleasure :)

anonymous · Answer

just apply pythagoras theorem. I thik u got it.