Question

A utility pole is 40 feet tall. If 5% feet is cut
off the top, find the height of the pole.

Answer 1

Height of pole is 40 FEET.

Heigth that is cut is 5% of 40.

Calculate Height cut:

5% x 40 = 2 Feet

Cutting away 2 FEET.

HEIGHT OF POLE AFTER CUT:

40 - 2 = 38 FEET

New Height of pole is 38 FEET.