Q. Your ceiling is 210 centimetres high, You want the tree to have 30 centimetres of space with the ceiling. How tall must the tree be? (in centimetres)
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to find the maximum height of a tree that can fit under a 210-centimetre high ceiling while maintaining a 30-centimetre gap between the top of the tree and the ceiling.
Subtract required space: Subtract the required space from the ceiling height to find the maximum height of the tree.210 centimetres (ceiling height) −30 centimetres (required space) =180 centimetres (maximum tree height).
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