Question

A periscope is 5 feet above the surface of the ocean. Through it can be seen a ship that rises to 50 feet above the water. To the nearest mile, the farthest away that the ship could be is ( ) miles

Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

@cwrw238

Answer 3

5^2+50^2=25+2500=2525
2525−−−−√
=?

Answer 4

50.24?

Answer 5

No not quite.

Answer 6

Try to work it out. :]

Answer 7

How to work it out?

Answer 8

I'll give you a hint; it's in the 500's, you should be able to get it from there.

Answer 9

505

Answer 10

Am I correct? @Aimee98

Answer 11

Yup you're right!! Great job! :D Here's a medal.

Answer 12

Thank you.

Answer 13

No problem!

Answer 14

505 is incorrect

Answer 15

@cwrw238