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?

I like easy solutions. Therefore I came up with the same solution as Bractal

Posted by Ansh on 2006-10-07 14:58:50