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An arch on a road is in the shape of semi-ellipse. The breadth of the road is 30 feet. A man 6 feet tall just touches the arch when he stands 2 feet the side .
i. Assuming the road level as x-axis (major axis). Find the point C.
ii. What is the maximum height of arch (minor axis)?

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i. (13,6)
`45/(sqrt14)` feet.
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