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Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications
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base of the monument, as shown.
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What is the approximate height of the monument?
O 125 feet
O 202 feet
Submit Answer
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Transcribed Image Text:A 225-foot support wire is attached to the top of a monument at a stake on the ground 100 feet from the
base of the monument, as shown.
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What is the approximate height of the monument?
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O 202 feet
Submit Answer
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