(A) use the Pythagorean theorean to determine the length of the unknown side of the triangle

Answer:
a. = 36km
b. Perimeter = 108km
c. Area = 486km^2
Step-by-step explanation:
Pythagoras theorem
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
27^2 + b^2 = 45^2
b^2 = 45^2 - 27^2
b^2 = 1296
b = [tex]\sqrt{1296}[/tex]
b = 36km
Perimeter
a + b + c
27 + 36 + 45 = 108
Perimeter = 108km
Area = [tex]\frac{ab}{2}[/tex]
Area = [tex]\frac{27 * 36}{2}[/tex]
Area = [tex]\frac{972}{2}[/tex]
Area = 486km^2