Question

the height of a moving truck is 5 ft. the distance from the bottom edge og a ramp on the ground to the truck is 10 ft. how long is the ramp?

Answer 1

Do you have a figure to show the situation?

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

my choices for an annswer are a. 15, b.10, c.10.5, or d.11.18

Answer 4

I just don't understand the situation.

Answer 5

me either its why i need help lol

Answer 6

thank you though for your help

Answer 7

I think this may be it.
Use the Pythagorean Theorem:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Here you have:
10^2 + 5^2 = r^2
r^2 = 100 + 25
r^2 = 125
r = sqrt(125) = sqrt(25 x 5)
r = 5sqrt(5) = 11.18

Answer 8

ty appriciate it

Answer 9

wlcm