Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve the problem. Use your calculator to find square roots, rounding, if necessary, to the nearest tenth.A 15-foot pole is supported by two wires that extend from the top of the pole to points that are each 8 feet from the base of the pole. Find the total length of the two wires.
A. 578 ft
B. 17 ft
C. 46 ft
D. 34 ft
Answer: D
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A. $73,875.00 B. $197,000.00 C. $118,200.00 D. $147,750.00
Solve the problem.How long will it take for $1000 to grow to $27,100 at an interest rate of 8.5% if the interest is compounded continuously? Round the number of years to the nearest hundredth.
A. 0.39 yr B. 3.88 yr C. 38.82 yr D. 3881.8 yr
Find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence.6.2, 5.6, 5, . . . ;9th term
A. 0.8 B. 2 C. 1.41 D. 1.4
Solve the problem.Suppose the supply function of a certain item is given by 
and the demand function is given by 
Find the producers' surplus. (Hint: The equilibrium quantity q0 is a perfect cube.)
A. 64
B. 
C. 
D. 32