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  • 13-03-2022
  • Mathematics
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If a 40 ft tall flagpole casts a 256 ft long shadow then how long is the shadow that a 6 ft tall woman casts?
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patelbh90 patelbh90
  • 13-03-2022

Answer:

38.4 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Basically, draw out your two Situations like I have did.

Then find the scale factor by doing 6/40.

Multiply the SF by 256 to get X, or the shadow of the woman.

The screenshot provided shows the drawings.

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