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A hill, m in height, has th of its height under water. What is the height of the hill visible above the water?

Given:


A hill, m in height


th of its height is under water


Formula UsedTheory:


Difference of fraction from 1 gives value of other part


If th of its height is under water


Then;


Height of above water =


1 -


=


= th part of hill is above water


If height of hill is m


Then height of hill above water = th ×


=


=


= = 76


Conclusion: Height of hill above water is 76m


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