Solve the problem.A balloon is secured to rope that is staked to the ground. A breeze blows the balloon so that the rope is taut while the balloon is directly above a flag pole that is 50 feet from where the rope is staked down. Find the length of the rope if the altitude of the balloon is 70 feet.

A. 10 ft
B. 20 ft
C. 20 ft
D. 120 ft


Answer: A

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