A Rectangular Corner Lot Has Sidewalks on Two Adjacent Sides

question 55

Multiple Choice

A rectangular corner lot has sidewalks on two adjacent sides for a total length of 85 feet. If the diagonal path across the lot is 64 feet, what are the length of the two sides of the walk? Round your answers to two decimal places.

• A) 77.4 feet, 68.4 feet
• B) 42.5 feet, 42.5 feet
• C) 58.05 feet, 26.95 feet
• D) 80.12 feet, 70.12 feet
• E) 58.05 feet, 55.98 feet

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