On a zip line riders drop 24 feet while covering the distance of 143 feet along the ground how long is the zip line

Question

On a zip line rider shop 24 feet wallcovering the distance of 143 feet along the ground how long is a zip line? This question need I want the answer and how to work it out

Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem: c² = a² + b²

 

In this case a = 24 and b = 143

 

c² = 24² + 143²

c² = 576 + 20449

c² = 21025

c = 145

 

The zip line is 145 feet.