Use a proportion. Cross multiply and solve for x.
3.1/1.64 = x/50.25
A pole that is 3.1m tall casts a shadow that is 1.64m long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 50.25m long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.
4 answers
94.98
72 m
can u solve this one? A pole that is 3.1m tall casts a shadow that is 1.3m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 44.75m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter.