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jack was planting a tree. he was to dig a hole that was 3.25 feet deep for every 5.7 feet of tree height . how deep should he dig the hole for a tree that is 17 feet high
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jack was planting a tree. he was to dig a hole that was 3.25 feet deep for every 5.7 feet of tree height . how deep should he dig the hole for a tree that is 17 feet high

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The hole would have to be 9.75 feet deep.

17/5.7 = 2.9
= 3

3 x 3.25 = 9.75
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