A vertical pole 12 feet high casts a shadow 8 feet long on the ground. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a 40 feet long sha

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3 years ago

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dow on the ground. What is the height of the tower?
2.4 feet
26.67 feet
60 feet
72 feet
Please help this is an very important test!!

2 answers:

vladimir1956 [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-13T20:14:09+03:00

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I believe it might be 60 feet, I honestly do not know tho

Alik [6] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-13T21:40:36+03:00

Alik [6]3 years ago

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Answer: 8/12 = 40/x

8/12 = 2/3

2/3 = 40/x

40/2 = 20 X 3 = 60

The Height of the tower is 60.