During a gale a maypole was broken in such a manner that it struck the ground at a distance twenty feet from the base of the pole.

It was repaired and later broke a second time at a point five feet lower. This time it struck the ground thirty-five feet from the base.

What was the original height of the pole?

Edited on May 1, 2006, 2:19 pm

Posted by Leming on 2006-05-01 14:15:20