During renovation, a pillar is supported by two braces as shown in the diagram. Based on the diagram, at what height should the short brace touch the pillar to ensure that the short brace is parallel to the long brace?

A) 10 feet

B) 12 feet

C) 15 feet

D) 17 feet

Question

During renovation, a pillar is supported by two braces as shown in the diagram. Based on the diagram, at what height should the short brace touch the pillar to ensure that the short brace is parallel to the long brace?


A) 10 feet

B) 12 feet

C) 15 feet

D) 17 feet

anonymous · Answer

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isaiah.feynman · Answer

Looks like a similar triangles problem.

anonymous · Answer

Yes, I believe that's what it is...

anonymous · Answer

Wow, my thing just disconnected me and gave me a new question.

isaiah.feynman · Answer

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