A tree is broken at a height of 5 meters from the ground and it's top touches the ground existence of 12 m from the base of the tree find the original height of the tree

18 m

Step-by-step explanation:

The given situation is equivalent to a right angled triangle as shown in the diagram attached.

AB is the height at which tree was cut.

And the top touches the ground at a point C.

So,

AB = 5 m and

AC = 12 m

Here, we have to find original height of the tree.

Original height of Tree = AB + BC OR AB + BC' (Because B is the point in height AC' of tree)

Let us consider the .

As per pythagorean theorem:

Therefore the answer is :

Height of tree = 5+13 = 18 m

5.5

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