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Estimates of Heights There is a relatively simple way to make a reasonable estimate of a vertical height.
Step 1 Hold a 1-ft ruler vertically at arm’s length and approach the object to be measured.
Step 2 Stop when one end of the ruler lines up with the top of the object and the other end with its base.
Step 3 Now pace off the distance to the object, taking normal strides. The number of paces will be the approximate height of the object in feet.
Reasons
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(d) CG ft = EG paces _______________________________
(e) What is the height of the tree in feet?

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