Sue plans to paste two ribbons along the diagonals of the top surface of a rectangular gift box, as shown below.
http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/assessment_images/educator_geometry_v14/pool_Geom_3641_0400_Subtest_01_17/image0034e270c39.jpg
What is the minimum length of ribbon that Sue would require?

30 cm

42 cm

60 cm

12 cm

What formula would I use to solve this?

Question

Sue plans to paste two ribbons along the diagonals of the top surface of a rectangular gift box, as shown below. 
http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/assessment_images/educator_geometry_v14/pool_Geom_3641_0400_Subtest_01_17/image0034e270c39.jpg
What is the minimum length of ribbon that Sue would require?

30 cm

42 cm

60 cm

12 cm 

What formula would I use to solve this?

angela210793 · Answer

use pythagorean theoreme Becc
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anonymous · Answer

Okay so 576 + 324 = √900 or 30?

angela210793 · Answer

sqr900=30

anonymous · Answer

yeah. That's what I meant haha

Thank you! :D

angela210793 · Answer

ur welcome :)