Solve the Problem $\mathrm { D } = \sqrt { \mathrm { L } ^ { 2 } + \mathrm { W } ^ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } ^ { 2 } }$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The length of the diagonal of a box is given by $\mathrm { D } = \sqrt { \mathrm { L } ^ { 2 } + \mathrm { W } ^ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } ^ { 2 } }$ where L, W, and H are the length, width, and height of the box. Find the length of the diagonal, D, of a box that is 5 ft long, 4 ft high, and 6 ft wide. Give the exact value.

• A) \( \sqrt{77} \mathrm{ft} \)
• B) \( 15 \mathrm{ft} \)
• C) \( 2 \sqrt{30} \mathrm{ft} \)
• D) \( 120 \mathrm{ft} \)

---

Definitions:

Legislation

Legislation is the process through which statutes or laws are proposed, developed, and enacted by a governmental body to regulate, authorize, sanction, grant, declare, or restrict various actions and activities.

Congress

The U.S. national legislature, made up of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Grassroots Mobilization

The process of organizing and motivating a group of people from the bottom up, usually for a political or social cause.

Interest Group

An organization that seeks to influence public policy and decision-making to further its members’ interests without seeking election.