Problem 16. A pole is broken such that top of the pole touches the ground. If pole is broken at a height of 72 feet from the ground and top of broken pole touches the ground at a distance of 54 feet from its base, find the length of pole. b. 158 feet c. 160 feet d. 162 feet a. 163 feet.
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162 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
the broken pole forms a right angled triangle with the ground.
the unbroken part is height(72 feet), the broken part is the hypotenuse and the distance of 54 feet is base.
hypotenuse = √(72² + 54²) = √8100 = 90m
height = broken part + unbroken part = 90 + 72 = 162m
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