Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A guy-wire is to be fixed from the top of a 18 m high communication tower to a point on the ground 24 m away from its base. Which of the following wire lengths, supplied only in centimetres, will be closest to the required length? a) 2800 cm2800\ \text{cm} b) 4200 cm4200\ \text{cm} c) 3000 cm3000\ \text{cm} d) 3200 cm3200\ \text{cm}

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