vrdavenport1234
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  • 16-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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A flagpole casts a shadow that is 25 feet long. A signpost near the flagpole is 3 feet tall, and it casts a shadow that is 5 feet long. How tall is the flagpole?

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ronhagrid310
ronhagrid310 ronhagrid310
  • 16-05-2020

Answer:

The ratio of shadow should be kept, then we have: x/25 = 3/5

=> x = 25 x 3/5 = 15

=> The flagpole is tall 15 feet

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amna04352
amna04352 amna04352
  • 18-05-2020

Answer:

15 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Length : shadow

3 : 5

X : 25

X/25 = 3/5

X = 25 × 3/5

X = 15

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