(medal)
In baseball, the length of the path between each pair of consecutive bases is 90 feet. The paths form right angles. How far does the ball need to travel if it is thrown from home plate directly to second base?

A.
90 feet
B.
127.3 feet
C.
135.7 feet
D.
180 feet

Question

(medal)
In baseball, the length of the path between each pair of consecutive bases is 90 feet. The paths form right angles. How far does the ball need to travel if it is thrown from home plate directly to second base?

A.
90 feet
B.
127.3 feet
C.
135.7 feet
D.
180 feet

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

90ft to home then  90ft to the second base

e.mccormick · Answer

papsmurf is incorrect.  Use your formula for a right triangle, or, if you know it, for a 45-45-90.

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anonymous · Answer

B.