SOLUTION: I have 24 strands of Christmas lights extending from a round telephone pole that reach out to 15feet each. How far apart should the strands be staked on the ground to form a circl

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Question 1058818: I have 24 strands of Christmas lights extending from a round telephone pole that reach out to 15feet each. How far apart should the strands be staked on the ground to form a circle within each strand being 15 feet away from the pole.
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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The diameter of a circle is 2πr, which, in this case, will be 30π. 30π/24=1.25π ft. apart as the necessary distance between strands, at the outermost part.