Question 1117795
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After you draw the figure, you have the classic problem of lines from the tops of two poles to the bottoms of the other pole.  The task is to find out how far above the ground the two lines cross, using the heights of the two poles.<br>
You can solve the problem using similar triangles.  However, it is a common problem with a simple solution.<br>
If the heights of the two poles are a and b, then the height at which the lines cross is {{{(ab)/(a+b)}}}.<br>
In your problem, the heights are 2m and 3m; the height at which the ropes cross is {{{(3*2)/(3+2) = 6/5}}} = 1.2m.<br>
In case you see this problem again, note that the distance between the poles is irrelevant.