Juan and Anita are standing together in the schoolyard. Juan, who is 6 feet 2 inches tall, casts a shadow that is 54 inches long. At the same time, Anita casts a shadow that is 46 inches long. How tall is Anita?:

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Juan and Anita are standing together in the schoolyard. Juan, who is 6 feet 2 inches tall, casts a shadow that is 54 inches long. At the same time, Anita casts a shadow that is 46 inches long. How tall is Anita?: 
a.  86.4 in.
b.  5 ft 3 in.
c.  5 ft 1 in.
d.  64 in.

Reiny · Answer

You have two similar triangles. Set up ratios from each and solve.

karen · Answer

5ft 1 in