Question

On a level field, a telephone pole 24 feet tall casts a shadow 6 feet long, and at the same time of day, another nearby telephone pole casts a shadow 18 feet long. How many feet tall is the second telephone pole?
A. 6
B. 12
C. 24
D. 36
E. 72

Answer 1

E. 72
6 feet long cast shadow = 24 feet pole
18 feet long cast shadow = 72 feet pole
18/6=3
24x3=72