A certain semi-circular tunnel covers 2 cemented lanes. Beyond the lanes are the gutters whose widths of 1 ft. each extend up to eachof the edges of the tunnel. The maximum height of vehicles that can pass through the tunnel while travelling along the edge of the lane is4 2 ft. What is the total width of the tunnel?
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The maximum height of vehicles that can pass through the tunnel is 4 2 ft. This means that the highest point of the tunnel is 4 2 ft above the ground. Show more…
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