If you want the diagonal, d, to be at least 41.5 inches, what would be a possible length, width, and height for the box?(1 point)
20 inches, 20 inches, 27 inches
21 inches, 24 inches, 26 inches
20 inches, 21 inches, 26 inches
23 inches, 24 inches, 25 inches
20 inches, 21 inches, 26 inches
Using the Pythagorean theorem, √(20^2 + 21^2 + 26^2) = √(400 + 441 + 676) = √1517 ≈ 38.9 inches < 41.5 inches.
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Of the four options provided, the only box dimensions that will result in a diagonal length of at least 41.5 inches are 20 inches in length, 21 inches in width, and 26 inches in height.
To verify this, we can use the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
For the box with dimensions of 20 inches, 21 inches, and 26 inches:
d^2 = 20^2 + 21^2 + 26^2
d^2 = 400 + 441 + 676
d^2 = 1517
d ≈ √1517
d ≈ 39 inches
The calculated diagonal length is approximately 39 inches, which is less than the 41.5 inches required. Therefore, the box with dimensions 20 inches in length, 21 inches in width, and 26 inches in height would not satisfy the requirement of having a diagonal length of at least 41.5 inches.
Okay with that information choose the correct answer
Given that the solution provided did not result in a diagonal length of 41.5 inches as required, the correct answer from the options provided is as follows:
21 inches, 24 inches, 26 inches
Calculating the diagonal length using the Pythagorean theorem:
d^2 = 21^2 + 24^2 + 26^2
d^2 = 441 + 576 + 676
d^2 = 1693
d ≈ √1693
d ≈ 41.15 inches
The calculated diagonal length is approximately 41.15 inches, which is greater than the required minimum of 41.5 inches. Hence, the box dimensions 21 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and 26 inches in height would result in a diagonal length exceeding 41.5 inches.