Question

Adam is admiring a statue in Georgetown Park. The statue is 12 feet taller than he is, and Adam is standing 16 feet away. How far is it from the top of the statue to Adam's head?

Answer 1

Answer:

20 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythagoras Theorem,

(H)² = (B)² + (P)²

B = 16 feet , P = 12 feet

So, (H)² = (16)² + (12)²

(H)² = 256 + 144

(H)² = 400

(H)² = (20)²

On comparing,

H = 20