Multiple choice

If the distance between the tops of two buildings - 38 metres and 58 metres in height is 52 metres. Then find the distance (in metres) between two buildings?

  1. 46

  2. 42

  3. 44

  4. 48
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Building heights are 38 m and 58 m. Difference in height = 58 - 38 = 20 m. Distance between tops = 52 m (this is the hypotenuse). Using Pythagoras theorem: horizontal distance² + vertical difference² = hypotenuse². So d² + 20² = 52². Therefore d² = 2704 - 400 = 2304, giving d = 48 m.

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