SOLUTION: 4/7 of a pole is in the mud.When 1/3 of it is pulled out, 250 cm. Of the pole is still in the mud. What is the full length of the pole?

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Question 762327: 4/7 of a pole is in the mud.When 1/3 of it is pulled out, 250 cm. Of the pole is still in the mud. What is the full length of the pole?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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(2/3) of the pole is this 250 cm. still in the mud.
If h = length of the pole, then %282%2F3%29h=250, h=250%2A%283%2F2%29=375 cm.. The (4/7) of the pole is not needed.