Solve the Problem. -The Arch Beneath a Bridge Is Semi-Elliptical, a One-Way Roadway

question 90

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The arch beneath a bridge is semi-elliptical, a one-way roadway passes under the arch. The width of the roadway is 32 feet and the height of the arch over the center of the roadway is 12 feet. Two trucks plan to use
This road. They are both 8 feet wide. Truck 1 has an overall height of 12 feet and Truck 2 has an overall height of
11 feet. Draw a rough sketch of the situation and determine which of the trucks can pass under the bridge.

• A) Truck 2 can pass under the bridge, but Truck 1 cannot.
• B) Neither Truck 1 nor Truck 2 can pass under the bridge.
• C) Truck 1 can pass under the bridge, but Truck 2 cannot.
• D) Both Truck 1 and Truck 2 can pass under the bridge.

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