Solve.A one-way street passes under an overpass, which is in the form of the top half of an ellipse, as shown in the figure. Suppose that a truck 34 feet wide passes directly under the overpass. What is the maximum possible height of this truck to the nearest tenth of a foot? 

A. 10.2 ft
B. 13.6 ft
C. 6.8 ft
D. 9.4 ft


Answer: B

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