Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

Contestants in a canoe race have to row 2,112 meters from point A to point B. A spectator standing 1,500 meters away from the starting line at point C is taking photographs of the race. About how far away is the spectator standing from the finish line?

• 2,400 meters

• 2,590 meters

• 2,670 meters

• 2,460 meters

The hypotenuse of a right triangle measures  $\sqrt{202}$ cm. If one leg of the triangle measures 9 cm, what is the length of the other leg?

• 10 cm

• 11 cm

• 12 cm

• 13 cm

The size of a TV screen is determined by it’s diagonal length. If the width of the TV screen is 32 inches and the height is 18 inches, what is the diagonal length of the TV screen to the nearest whole inch?

• 36 inches

• 37 inches

• 38 inches

• 39 inches

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the perimeter of the triangle.

• 15 units

• 30 units

• 40 units

• 136 units

Which set of measurements can form a right triangle?

• 12 , 14 , 20

• 20 , 21 , 29

• 18 , 20 , 25

• 7 , 24 , 26

A baseball diamond is a square. Each side measures 90 feet. Calculate the shortest distance between first base and third base? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.

• 120.9 ft.

• 124.5 ft.

• 127.3 ft.

• 122.8 ft.

William walks to school each morning. He walks 6 blocks directly north and then 8 blocks directly west. How much shorter would his walk be if he could walk directly to school?

• 4 blocks

• 6 blocks

• 10 blocks

• 12 blocks

The base of a 50 ft. ladder is placed 30 ft. away from a burning building. How many feet above the ground is the top of the ladder from the ground?

• 25 ft.

• 30 ft.

• 35 ft.

• 40 ft.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

A truck has a ramp that is 9 ft. in length. The bottom of the ramp is 8 ft. away from the truck. How far is the ramp off of the ground at its highest point. Express your answer to the nearest tenth.

• 4.1 ft.

• 12.1 ft.

• 1.1 ft.

• 1.4 ft.