A guy wire is stretched from a broadcasting tower at a point 250 feet above the ground to an anchor 150 feet from the base (see figure). How long is the wire?
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A. 291.55 feet
B. 193.65 feet
C. 150.83 feet
D. 412.31 feet
E. 244.95 feet


Answer: A

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