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A vertical pole 12 feet high casts a shadow 8 feet long on the ground. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a 40 feet long shadow on the ground. What is the height of the tower?

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  1. 22 May, 12:45
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    Find the ratio of height to shadow on the pole. It will be similar to the ratio of height to shadow length on the tower if it's the same time of day.

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