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9 December, 06:36

A mailbox 4 ft high casts a 5 ft shadow. How tall is a street light that casts a 26 ft shadow at the same time of the day? (to the nearest tenth) A) 10.4 ft B) 18.6 ft C) 20.8 ft D) 32.5 ft

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  1. 9 December, 07:01
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    Proportions!

    4/5 = x/26

    Cross multiply

    26*4=5x

    104=5x

    x=20.8 ft
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