Answer:
L = [tex]\sqrt{97} [/tex]ft
Step-by-step explanation:
L = [tex]\sqrt{r^2 + h^2} [/tex]
r = 8/2 = 4ft
h = 9ft
L = [tex]\sqrt{4^2 + 9^2} [/tex]
L = [tex]\sqrt{16 + 81} [/tex]
L = [tex]\sqrt{97} [/tex]