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28 November, 11:56

Maple trees suitable for tapping for syrup should be at least 1.5 feet in diameter. you wrap a rope around a tree trunk, then measure the length of the rope needed to wrap one time around the trunk. this length is 4 feet 2 inches. explain how you can use this length to determine whether the tree is suitable for tapping.

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  1. 28 November, 12:07
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    If circumference C is given

    Diameter D = C/pi

    Where pi=3.14

    Since C is 4 feet and 2 inches or 4.1667 feet

    Diameter then is equal to 1.327 feet

    Required diameter for tapping is 1.5 feet, therefore, the maple tree measure is not yet suitable.
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