Question

Please answer this word problem ​

Answer 1

Answer:

25 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Let BD be the original height of tree.

∴AD=AC

In △ABC

AC  

2

=AB  

2

=BC  

2

 

=15  

2

+8  

2

 

=225+64

=289

⇒AC=17m

⇒AD=17m

∴ Original height of tree =(17+8)m=25m