9) A group of students wants to find the diameter of the trunk of a young sequoia tree. The students wrap a rope around the tree trunk, then measure the length of rope needed to wrap one time around the trunk. This length is 21 feet 8 inches. A) Explain how they can use this length to estimate the diameter of the tree trunk to the nearest half foot. B) What is the diameter of the tree trunk?

9) A group of students wants to find the diameter of the trunk of a young sequoia tree. The students wrap a rope around the tree trunk, then measure the length of rope needed to wrap one time around the trunk. This length is 21 feet 8 inches. A) Explain how they can use this length to estimate the diameter of the tree trunk to the nearest half foot. B) What is the diameter of the tree trunk?

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.CT: Test

Problem 19CT: The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 32cm. If the length of the altitude drawn to the base is...

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