The distance from the base of the viewing post to the bottom of the cable can be found using the Pythagorean theorem, since we have a right triangle with the viewing post forming one leg and the cable forming the hypotenuse.
So, the distance can be found by:
sqrt(50^2 - 40^2) = sqrt(2500 - 1600) = sqrt(900) = 30 yards
Therefore, the bottom of the cable is 30 yards away from the base of the viewing post. The answer is C. 30 yards.
Raymond was riding a zip-cable from the top of a viewing post. The cable is 50 yards long. The viewing post is 40 yards high and forms a right angle with the ground, as shown in the picture below.
A. 40 yards
B. 20 yards
C. 30 yards
D. 60 yards
Given this information, how far is the bottom of the cable from the base of the viewing post?
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