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29 September, 12:24

You are

5

5

feet tall and cast an

8

8

-foot shadow. A lamppost nearby casts a shadow that is

20

20

feet. Which equation can you use to solve for the height

(h)

h

of the lamppost?

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  1. 29 September, 12:53
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    The answer would be 12.5 ft

    This is because you know that if you cast a shadow of 8 feet and you are 5 feet then a lamp post that is 12.5 feet will have a 20 foot shadow.
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