A small tree is staked to the ground to give it strength as it grows. A wire is attached to the tree 6 1/2 feet above the ground. The distance from the bottom of the tree to the stake is 8 feet.


What is the approximate length of the wire?
a
6 feet
b
10 feet
c
17 feet
d
14 feet

Respuesta :

Answer:

C. 14 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

What we know:

A wire is attached to a small tree 6 1/2 feet above the ground.

The distance from the bottom of the tree to the stake is 8 feet.

Add 6 1/2 and 8 to get 14 1/2, which is close to 14 feet.