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A new bridge is going to be built across a river. The width of the river cannot be directly measured. A surveyor sets up post at points A, B, C, D and E and took measurements as shown. B How wide is the river? 50 m river 13 m E

A new bridge is going to be built across a river. The width of the river cannot be directly measured. A surveyor sets up post at points A, B, C, D and E and took measurements as shown. B How wide is the river? 50 m river 13 m E

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL
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Chapter6: Ratio, Proportion, And Probability
Section6.5: Similarity And Measurement
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A new bridge is going to be built across a river. The width of the river cannot be directly measured. A surveyor sets up post at points A, B, C, D and E and took measurements as shown. B How wide is the river? 50 m river 9 m C 13 m E
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