Solve the problem.A reflecting telescope has a parabolic mirror for which the distance from the vertex to the focus is 30 feet. If the distance across the top of the mirror is 50 inches, how deep is the mirror in the center?

A.  in.
B.  in.
C.  in.
D. 9 in.


Answer: B

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A. - 
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C.  
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