mrlolloser mrlolloser

09-01-2015
Mathematics

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A pole that is

2.6m

tall casts a shadow that is

1.24m

long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is

38.25m

long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.

Verified Answer :

JamieBoss JamieBoss

09-01-2015

Use proportions:
height/shadow
2.6/1.24 = x/38.25
Cross multiply
1.24x=99.45
x = 80.2016129

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