An envelope measures 5 inches by 12 inches. A pencil is placed in the envelope at a diagonal. What is the maximum possible lenght of the pencil?

the maximum possible length of the pencil is 13 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Here we have , An envelope measures 5 inches by 12 inches. A pencil is placed in the envelope at a diagonal. We need to find What is the maximum possible length of the pencil . Let's find out:

We know that maximum length which can be fitted in envelope will be the length of diagonal of envelope . So

By Pythagoras theorem

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Therefore,  the maximum possible length of the pencil is 13 inches .

the ratio of grapes to blueberries she should use is 12: 3

step-by-step explanation:

if mandie is making 15 cups of fruit salad, the ratio of grapes to blueberries she should use is 12: 3.

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