Problem 10: The ceiling in a hallway 10m wide is in the shape of a semi - ellipse and is 9m high at the center and 6m high at the sidewalls. Find the height of the ceiling 3m from either wall. C. 7.60m D. 7.25m A. 8.75m B. 8.40m

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Problem 10: The ceiling in a hallway 10m wide is in the shape of a semi - ellipse and is 9m high at the
center and 6m high at the sidewalls. Find the height of the ceiling 3m from either wall.
C. 7.60m
D. 7.25m
A. 8.75m
B. 8.40m
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 10: The ceiling in a hallway 10m wide is in the shape of a semi - ellipse and is 9m high at the center and 6m high at the sidewalls. Find the height of the ceiling 3m from either wall. C. 7.60m D. 7.25m A. 8.75m B. 8.40m
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