- A8 m
- B10 m
- C17 m
- D14 m
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The height splits the width into two halves of 8 m. Slan, so 10 m. Using 16 m instead of 8 m gives the wrong m.
Answer: B) 10 m
The roof of a house is shaped as shown: 16 m wide with its top 6 m above the walls. How long is each slanting side?
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