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Two poles stand on the ground at a distance of 20m and 50 m respectively from a point A on the ground, the taller pole at 30 m from smaller pole. A cable originates from the top pf the taller pole, passing on the other pole ends on a hook at point A. If the length of the cable is 100m, how much of it lies between the the two poles?

A

80m

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40m

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C

50m

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D

60m

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The correct option is D
60m

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