Answer:
18 m
Step-by-step explanation:
The given situation is equivalent to a right angled triangle as shown in the diagram attached.
AB is the height at which tree was cut.
And the top touches the ground at a point C.
So,
AB = 5 m and
AC = 12 m
Here, we have to find original height of the tree.
Original height of Tree = AB + BC OR AB + BC' (Because B is the point in height AC' of tree)
Let us consider the [tex]\triangle ABC[/tex].
As per pythagorean theorem:
[tex]\text{Hypotenuse}^{2} = \text{Base}^{2} + \text{Perpendicular}^{2}\\\Rightarrow BC^{2} = AB^{2} + AC^{2}\\\Rightarrow BC ^2=5^2+12^2\\\Rightarrow BC = \sqrt{169}\\\Rightarrow BC = 13\ m[/tex]
Therefore the answer is :
Height of tree = 5+13 = 18 m
