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1 May, 08:57

A pole that is 3.2m tall casts a shadow that is 1.74 m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 48.25 m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter

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  1. 1 May, 09:08
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    Answer: 89 meters

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Similar triangles have sides in proportion.

    All sides of the tower's triangle are 48.25/1.74 times as long as the pole's triangle.

    The tower is 3.2 * 48.25 / 1.74 = 88.7356321 m

    Answer is 89 meters.
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