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 28 yd long and touches the ground 24 yd from the pole. How tall is the pole? 

A. 26 yd
B. 14.422 yd
C. 7.211 yd
D. 104 yd


Answer: B

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