- A18 m
- B25 m
- C13 m
- D17 m
Step-by-Step Solution
Broken part = m. Original height = 5 + 13 = 18 m. (13 m is only the broken part.)
Answer: A) 18 m
A tree breaks 5 m above the ground and its top touches the ground 12 m from the foot of the tree. What was the height of the tree?
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