**A flatbed trailer carrying a load can have a maximum total height of 13 feet, 6 inches. The photograph shows the height of the trailer before a load is placed on top. What are the possible heights of loads that could be carried on the trailer?**

To determine the possible heights of the loads that could be carried on the trailer, we need to follow these steps:

### Step 1: Convert Maximum Total Height
The maximum allowable height of the trailer with its load is given as 13 feet, 6 inches. Let's first convert this height into inches for easier calculations:

1 foot = 12 inches, so:

\[
13 \text{ feet} = 13 \times 12 = 156 \text{ inches}
\]
Adding the 6 inches:

\[
156 + 6 = 162 \text{ inches}
\]

### Step 2: Find the Height of the Trailer (from the photograph)
You mentioned that there is a photograph showing the height of the trailer before a load is placed on top. Let's denote this height as \( H_t \). If you upload the photo or tell me the trailer's height, I can use that value.

### Step 3: Calculate the Maximum Load Height
Once we know the height of the trailer (\( H_t \)), the maximum possible height of the load (\( H_l \)) can be calculated by subtracting the trailer height from the maximum total height:

\[
H_l = 162 \text{ inches} - H_t
\]

### Step 4: Convert the Maximum Load Height Back to Feet and Inches
After calculating the maximum load height in inches, we can convert it back to feet and inches for clarity.

Would you like to upload the photo of the trailer, or can you provide the trailer's height? That will allow me to give a precise answer for the possible load heights.

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### Related Questions:
1. What is the effect of increasing the height limit on the possible load heights?
2. How would you calculate the maximum load height if the trailer’s height was reduced by 1 foot?
3. How does the length of the load affect the center of gravity, assuming the maximum height?
4. If the trailer’s height is 8 feet, what is the maximum load height allowed?
5. What would be the impact if the load height exceeds the total allowed height?

### Tip:
When working with mixed units (feet and inches), always convert everything to one unit (like inches) before performing calculations, then convert back to the required format.

A flatbed trailer carrying a load can have a maximum total height of 13 feet, 6 inches. The photograph shows the height of the trailer before a load is placed on top. What are the possible heights of loads that could be carried on the trailer?

Learn how to calculate the possible heights of loads that can be carried on a flatbed trailer with a maximum total height of 13 feet, 6 inches. This problem involves unit conversion and subtraction, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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