A decorator's client requests a square rug for a living room. The rug should measure approximately 13.5 feet from one corner to the opposite corner. When searching for a rug, which approximate side length should the decorator select? 13.5 feet

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A decorator's client requests a square rug for a living room. The rug should measure
approximately 13.5 feet from one corner to the opposite corner. When searching for a rug,
which approximate side length should the decorator select?
13.5 feet
Transcribed Image Text:A decorator's client requests a square rug for a living room. The rug should measure approximately 13.5 feet from one corner to the opposite corner. When searching for a rug, which approximate side length should the decorator select? 13.5 feet
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the diagonal of square = 13.5 ft

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