Question

A vertical mast is on top of building and is positioned 6 ft from the front edge. The mast casts a shadow perpendicular to the front of the building and the tip of the shadow is 90 ft from the front of the building. At the same time, the 24 ft building casts a 64 ft shadow. What is the height of the mast?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

If you want the length of the mast and not the height, subtract 24 ft from the height.

Answer 3

33.75 is the answer