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    Jun 7, 2007, 01:40 PM
    Pole challenge
    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?
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    Jun 7, 2007, 01:52 PM
    Easy - 1 chain plus 6 feet.:cool:
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    Jun 7, 2007, 01:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ebaines
    Easy - 1 chain plus 6 feet.:cool:

    ?? How did you get that??
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    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.
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    Jun 7, 2007, 02:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ebaines
    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
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