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What assumption might you make when estimating the height of a building?.
- A.That the building is perfectly rectangular
- B.That the building's height is equal to its width
- C.That the average height of a floor is consistent
- D.That the building has no roof
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- That the average height of a floor is consistent
Explanation
Why this works
When estimating the height of a building, one might assume that the average height of a floor is consistent, which simplifies the estimation process and allows for a reasonable approximation.
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