Pythagorean Theorem Quiz 2

A right triangle has a base of 8 feet and a height of 15 feet. Which measurement represents the length of the hypotenuse?

• 7 ft

• 23 ft

• 17 ft

• 27 ft

• 0.4 miles

• 0.8 miles

• 1.3 miles

• 0.1 miles

Which measurements would represent the side lengths of a right triangle?

• 8, 9 , 10

• 6, 9, 16

• 25, 45, 90

• 15, 112, 113

Justin is building a ramp in the shape of a right triangle to practice skateboarding. The ramp has a height of 5 feet and diagonal of 9 feet. Which value best represents the length of the ramp?

• 14 ft

• 10.3 ft

• 7.5 ft

• 4 ft

The dimensions of a rectangular piece of paper are 11 inches and 17 inches. Veronica folded the piece of paper along its diagonal. Which measurement is closest to the length of the diagonal in inches?

• 19.5 in.

• 20.2 in.

• 28 in.

• 24.5 in.

Which measurements could NOT represent the side lengths of a right triangle?

• 20, 99, 101

• 9, 40, 41

• 13, 84, 85

• 23, 104, 106