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Two poles 6 m and 11 m high stand 12 m apart. What is the distance between their tops?

Class 8Pythagoras TheoremGeometry

A17 m
B13 m
C $265 m$
D12 m

Step-by-Step Solution

Difference in heights = 5 m and the gap is 12 m, so distance =

5^{2} + 1 2^{2} = 13

m.

Answer: B) 13 m

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