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At a Distance 4 Miles West of Town, Oil-Bearing Deposits

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At a distance 4 miles west of town, oil-bearing deposits are found 3231 feet deep. Also, 6 miles west of town, the oil is found 3416 feet down. Assuming the oil-bearing stratum lies on a straight line,
How deep would you expect to drill 8 miles west of town in order to find oil?


A) 3416 feet
B) 3416.1 feet
C) 3601.17 feet
D) 3601 feet

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