Question
A flagpole casts a shadow of 23.5 feet long.at the same time of day, Ana, who is 5.5 feet tall, casts a shadow that is 7.5 feet long. How tall in feet is the flagpole?
Answers
Ms. Sue
5.5/7.5 = x/23.5
Cross multiply and solve for x.
Cross multiply and solve for x.
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Anonymous
5.5
7.5 =
h
23.5
7.5h = 129.25
h = 17.2
3
The flagpole is 17.2 feet long.
7.5 =
h
23.5
7.5h = 129.25
h = 17.2
3
The flagpole is 17.2 feet long.