Answer:
17 in.
Step-by-step explanation:
We know that the two sides (other than the hypotenuse) are given as
a = 15 in
b = 8 in
Using Pythagorean Theorem, we can calculate the length of the hypotenuse as
[tex]c^ {2} =a^{2} + b^{2}[/tex]
[tex]c^{2} = (15)^{2} + (8) ^{2}[/tex]
[tex]c^{2} =289[/tex]
Taking square-root on both sides, we get
c = 17 in.
Hence, the frame-maker would read the measurement as 17 in on the yardstick.
