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A. 12.3 meters
B. 40.1 meters
C. 47 meters
D. 19.2 meters

Answer:
option D is correct, i.e. 19.2 meters.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given r = √(h²+d²)
In the right triangle, we can use pythagoras theorem given as follows:-
r² = h² + d²
Given the length of drawbridge is r = 25 meters.
Given the height of drawbridge is h = 16 meters.
Distance, d = √(r²-h²)
d = √(25²-16²)
d = √(625-256)
d = √369
d = 3*√41
d = 3*6.403124237
d = 19.20937271 ≈ 19.2 meters.
Hence, option D is correct, i.e. 19.2 meters.
Answer:
Choice D is correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
From question statement, we observe that
The length of drawbridge is given and the distance between a point P and roadway is given.We have to find distance d.
length = r = 25 m and height of drawbridge = 16 m
d = ?
The formula is given
r = √ h²+d²
Taking square ,we get
r² = h²+d²
Separating d² from above equation,we get
d² = r²-h²
Putting the values of r and h in above equation,we get
d² = (25)²-(16)²
d² = 625-256
d² = 369
Taking square root , we get
d = √369
d = 19.2 meters which is the answer.