To Approximate the Length of a Marsh, a Surveyor Walks

question 276

Multiple Choice

To approximate the length of a marsh, a surveyor walks 255 meters from point A to point B, then turns 81° and walks 225 meters to point C (see figure) .Approximate the length AC of the marsh.
Where a = 225 m, b = 255 m

• A)365.5 m
• B)359.5 m
• C)370.5 m
• D)371.5 m
• E)360.5 m

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