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More Real World Problems

A 4 foot tall boy is flying a kite with a string that extends 50 feet long.  Assume that he holds the kite string even with the top of his head.  A 35 foot tall tree is in the distance, 40 feet away from the boy.  Will the kite be able to soar over the tree or will it get tangled in the branches?

A fire truck has a length of 48 feet and a ladder that extends 75 feet.  The ladder is connected to the top of a 10 foot truck.   Assume each level of the pictured building is 15 feet tall.  Will the ladder be able to extend the entire way to reach the level that is on fire?  Explain your answer.

 

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