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At a Distance 6 Miles West of Town, Oil-Bearing Deposits

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At a distance 6 miles west of town, oil-bearing deposits are found 3027 feet deep. Also, 10 miles west of town, the oil is found 3221 feet down. Assuming the oil-bearing stratum lies on a straight line,
How deep would you expect to drill 11 miles west of town in order to find oil?


A) 3075.5 feet
B) 3075.59 feet
C) 3269.85 feet
D) 3269.5 feet

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