Length contraction -- numerical problem

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Homework Statement


Diagram of a rocketship of proper length l0 moving right at velocity v in frame S, with its nose A' and tail B' marked and point A on the axis below.


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The Attempt at a Solution


a) t' = l0/c

b) ct1 = l0 /ϒ - vt1
t1 = l0 /ϒ(c + v)

c) t2 = l0 / (ϒ v)

Is this correct?
 
I believe your answers are correct.