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A flagpole casts a 32-ft shadow. A boy who is 6 feet tall is standing near the flagpole casting a 16-ft shadow. They form similar triangles. How tall is the flagpole?
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Answered by Ms. Sue
Use a proportion, cross multiply, and solve for x.

6/16 = x/32

12 years ago
Answered by Agnes
12ft
9 years ago
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A flagpole casts a 32-ft shadow. A boy who is 6 feet tall is standing near the flagpole casting a 16-ft shadow. They form similar triangles. How tall is the flagpole?

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