SOLUTION: 3/4 of a pole is above the ground. If 8 feet of the pole is below the ground, find the amount above the ground.
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Question 585024: 3/4 of a pole is above the ground. If 8 feet of the pole is below the ground, find the amount above the ground.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1-.75=.25
.25x=8
x=32 total
8 below
8/32=1/4 below
24/32=3/4 above
24 above
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