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A 15-foot pole is leaning against a tree. The bottom of the pole is 8 feet away from the bottom of the tree. Approximately how high up the tree does the top of the pole reach?


A.17.0 feet

B.12.7 feet

C.7.0 feet

D.1.9 feet

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Answer: The answer would be B)12.7 feet

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