Solve.An arch in the shape of the upper half of an ellipse is used to support a bridge spanning a creek 40 feet wide. The center of the arch is 10 feet above the center of the creek. What is the height of the arch at a distance 12 feet from the center of the creek?

A. 8 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 3 feet
D. 0.8 foot


Answer: A

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