Answer: Choice D
Reason:
Exponential functions have the variable in the exponent.
Choice A is a polynomial, which means we can rule it out. Choice B is a log function, so we can rule it out also.
Choice C is a rational function because it is a ratio of two polynomials. This rules out choice C.
Choice D is the only function with the variable in the exponent. That is assuming you meant to say instead of
Answer:
3 metres
Step-by-step explanation:
If we draw this out, we'll see that there are actually two similar right triangles (see attachment), which means that we can set up a proportion.
The height of the lookout tower corresponds to the height of the wooden column, while the shadow of the lookout tower corresponds to the shadow of the wooden column. We can then write:
(height of lookout tower) / (shadow of tower) = (height of column) / (shadow of column)
16 / 12 = 4 / x , where x is the shadow / unknown we want to find
Cross-multiply:
16x = 48
x = 3
The answer is thus 3 metres.
