Could the baton lie flat on a diagonal along the base of the box? Explain.
Yes, because the diagonal is 10 inches long.
Yes, because the diagonal is 14 inches long.
No, because the diagonal is 10 inches long.
No, because the diagonal is 14 inches long.
Could the baton lie flat on a diagonal along the base of the box? Explain.
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To determine if the baton can lie flat along the diagonal of the box, we need to compare the length of the baton to the length of the diagonal.
1. If the diagonal is 10 inches long, and the baton is longer than 10 inches, then the baton can lie flat. However, if the baton is less than or equal to 10 inches, it cannot lie flat.
2. If the diagonal is 14 inches long, a baton shorter than 14 inches cannot lie flat, while one longer than 14 inches can.
Without knowing the length of the baton, I suggest focusing on the option where the diagonal dimension is relevant.
Based on typical box dimensions:
– If the baton is longer than both 10 inches and 14 inches, it can lie flat with either diagonal.
– If it’s less than or equal to those lengths, it cannot.
So if we assume the baton’s length is not given, go with the longest possible diagonal provided for safety—the correct answer would be:
No, because the diagonal is 10 inches long.
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