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Siustrulka
Jun 7, 2007, 01:40 PM
There is a pole in the lake. One-half of the pole is in the ground, another one is one-third of it is covered by water, and 12 ft. is out of the water. What is the total length of the pole in feet?
ebaines
Jun 7, 2007, 01:52 PM
Easy - 1 chain plus 6 feet.:cool:
Siustrulka
Jun 7, 2007, 01:55 PM
Easy - 1 chain plus 6 feet.:cool:
?? How did you get that??
ebaines
Jun 7, 2007, 02:01 PM
x/3 + x/2 + 12 = x, solve for x.
I thought I would be funny by giving the answer in something other than feet - a chain is defined to be 66 ft, or exactly 4 rods.
Siustrulka
Jun 7, 2007, 02:15 PM
x/3 + x/2 + 12 = x, solve for x.
I thought I would be funny by giving the answer in something other than feet - a chain is defined to be 66 ft, or exactly 4 rods.
Your very funny
Thanks