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To find: the height of the tree.
Answer to Problem 24PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given figure shows that the hypsometer whose dimension is given:
Calculation:
According to the question,
Therefore, corresponding sides are proportional.
Set up the proportion:
The tree height is equal to 9 m plus, Bartola’s height of 1.75m.
Hence, the height of the tree is
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