Question 33
Triangles and QuadrilateralsFind, correct to the nearest whole number, the value of h in the diagram.
- A.16 m
- B.22 m
- C.23 m
- D.18 m
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Answer: C (23 m)
Explanation
The sloping 20 m side spans 19 m horizontally, so it rises √(20² − 19²) = √39 ≈ 6.2 m. h = 17 + 6.2 ≈ 23 m.