Question

7. Some cables are supported by a vertical post of
height 47 m. The cables are attached from the top
of the post to a point on level ground, 18 m from
the foot of the post. Find the length of each cable.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

AB=47m

BC=18m

using Pythagoras

AB²+BC²=AC²

47²+18²=AC²

2209+324=AC²

2533=AC²

Length of wire =50.3289m