Solve the problem. Give the answer to the nearest thousandth if necessary.The diagram below shows a rope connecting the top of a pole to the ground. The rope is 16 yd long and touches the ground 13 yd from the pole. How tall is the pole? 

A. 9.327 yd
B. 14.5 yd
C. 43.5 yd
D. 4.664 yd


Answer: A

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