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3 February, 13:39

A flagpole casts a shadow that is 36 feet long, while a yardstick casts a shadow of 48 inches long. About how tall is the flagpole?

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  1. 3 February, 13:49
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    27 ft

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The object is 3/4 times as tall as the shadow it makes. (1 yd/48" = 3'/4') So, the flagpole will be 3/4 times 36 ft, or 27 ft high.

    The flagpole is 27 ft tall.
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