A new bridge is going to be built across a river. The width of the river cannot be directly measured. A surveyor sets up post at points A, B, C, D and E and took measurements as shown. B How wide is the river? 50 m river 13 m E

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A new bridge is going to be built across a river. The width of the river cannot be directly
measured. A surveyor sets up post at points A, B, C, D and E and took measurements as
shown.
B
How wide is the river?
50 m
river
9 m
C
13 m
E
Transcribed Image Text:A new bridge is going to be built across a river. The width of the river cannot be directly measured. A surveyor sets up post at points A, B, C, D and E and took measurements as shown. B How wide is the river? 50 m river 9 m C 13 m E
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