Question

A tree is broken at a height of 5m from the ground at the distance of 12m from the base of the tree. Find the original height of the tree.
a) 20m
b) 15m
c) 18m
d) 19m​

Answer 1

Answer:

option b

Step-by-step explanation:

by Pythagoras therom

12^2 - 5^2 = root119

= 10

= 10 + 5 = 15