2 years ago

A 24 foot flagpole casts a 20 foot shadow of the building next to it is an 85 foot shadow find the height of the building

Mathematics

1 answer:

Zigmanuir [339]2 years ago

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Answer: 102 foot / feet tall

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we have to find the unit rate . . . what is 24 divided by 20 ? 1.2/1

Second, multiply . . . what is 1.2 x 85 ? 102

( sorry if this is wrong - I forgot how to do the second part for a sec )

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A 24 foot flagpole casts a 20 foot shadow of the building next to it is an 85 foot shadow find the height of the building￼

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