Divide the number sold by the percentage:
72 / 0.12 = 600
Total crop was 600 apples.
E^7 = x +3
e^7 -3 = x
(Use Calc)
Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
36^2 + b^2 = 85^2
1296 + b^2 = 7225
b^2 = 7225 - 1296
b^2 = 5926
b = square root of 5929
b = 77 inches long
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