2. A person who is 1.5 meters tall casts a shadow that is 8 meters long. The distance along the ground from the person (N) to the flagpole (G) is 32 meters. Find the height of the flagpole (FG) showing all calculations.

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using similar triangles,

1.5/8 = FG/(32+8)

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2. A person who is 1.5 meters tall casts a shadow that is 8 meters long. The distance along the ground from the person (N) to the flagpole (G) is 32 meters. Find the height of the flagpole (FG) showing all calculations.

1 answer

using similar triangles,

1.5/8 = FG/(32+8)

Steve · Answer

using similar triangles, 1.5/8 = FG/(32+8)