Question

If the length of a rope tied to the top of a coconut tree of height 12 m and to the bottom of a pole is 15 m then find the distance between the base of the tree and the pole​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let ABC be the right-angled triangle formed by the pole and rope configuration as shown in figure

By using Pythagoras theorem in right △ABC

(AC)

2

=8

2

+6

2

⇒AC

2

=64+36

⇒AC=

64+36

⇒AC=

100

⇒AC=10m

Therefore, the length of the rope is 10m

Answer 2

by using pythagoras theorem