Asked by Harley

The figure shows the shadows created by the sun when Cindy stands near the flagpole.

Cindy on the left, she’s ACTUALLY 5 ft and her SHADOW is 4 ft. The flagpole is on the right, we don’t know what the ACTUAL height is but the SHADOW is 10 ft.

What is the closest to the height of the flagpole?

A. 2 ft 6 in.
B. 8 ft ***
C. 12 ft
D. 12 ft 6 in.
Answered by Harley
Im really not sure how to do this
Answered by Ms. Sue
Use a proportion.

5/4 = x/10

Cross multiply and solve for x.

4x = 50

x = ?
Answered by Harley
50/4 = 12.5 there is no 12.5 up here would it be D?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes.

12.5 = 12 1/2 = 12 feet, 6 inches

Answered by BLA BLA
wow. ms sue is awesome. are you a real teacher?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes.
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