Solve the Problem. -A Middle School's Baseball Playing Field Is a Square, 55

question 182

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A middle school's baseball playing field is a square, 55 feet on a side. How far is it directly from home plate to second base (the diagonal of the square) ? If necessary, round to the nearest foot.

• A) 85 feet
• B) 79 feet
• C) 78 feet
• D) 77 feet

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