A vertical mast is on top of building and is positioned 6' from edge of building. The mast casts a 90' shadow from front of building. Another building 24' tall casts a shadow 64'. What is the height of the mast?

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A vertical mast is on top of building and is positioned 6' from edge of building.  The mast casts a 90' shadow from front of building.  Another building 24' tall casts a shadow 64'.  What is the height of the mast?

Damon · Answer

mast casts a 96 foot shadow? mast height = 24 * (96/64)

Junior · Answer

33.75 is the answer