Two Children Are Trying to Cross a Stream

question 75

Multiple Choice

Two children are trying to cross a stream. They want to use a log that goes from one bank to the other. If the left bank is 7 feet higher than the right bank and the stream is 24 feet wide, how long must a log be to just barely reach?

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Rent-seeking Activities

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Economic Efficiency

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Political Corruption

The abuse of entrusted power by political leaders for private gain, undermining democracy and governance.

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