What is the length of the longest pole that can be placed in a room 12 m long, 8 m broad and 3 m high (correct up to 2 decimal places)?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e.14.73 m
Formula used:
Diagonal = √(L2 + B2 + H2)
Calculations:
Using the above formula;
⇒ Diagonal = √(122 + 82 + 32)
⇒ Diagonal = √217
⇒ Diagonal = 14.73 m
Hence, length of the longest pole = 14.73 m