Answer : 7.5 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
when the length of the shadow is 8ft, the actual height of the man = 5ft
8:5
let the giraffe be 'x' ft tall.
if the length of the shadow is 12ft, actual height = x ft
12:x
8:5 x 12:x
×
x=
x=7.5 ft
Therefore, the giraffe is 7.5ft tall.