Question

1/8th of the bamboo pole is in mud and 1/2 of it is under water. find the part of the bamboo pole which is above water.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let’s assume the length of the shortest pole = x metre

Now,

Length of the pole which is buried in mud = x/3

Length of the pole which is in the water =$$ x/6$4

Then according to the given condition, we have

x–[x/3+x/6]≥3

x–[(2x+x)/6]≥3

x–3x/6≥3

x–x/2≥3

x/2≥3

x≥6 [Multiplying by 6]

Therefore, the length of the shortest pole is 6 metres.