SOLUTION: The first platform is 8 feet 2 inches off the ground. The second platform is 7 feet 6 inches above the first platform. The shadow of the first platform stretches 6 feet 3 inches
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Question 870507: The first platform is 8 feet 2 inches off the ground. The second platform is 7 feet 6 inches above the first platform. The shadow of the first platform stretches 6 feet 3 inches across the ground.
1. Find the length of the shadow of the second platform in feet and inches to the nearest inch.
My answer is : 5 feet 9 inches
2. A 5 foot 8 inch tall technician is standing on top of the second platform. Find the length of the
shadow the scaffold and technician cast in feet and inches to the nearest inch.
I am having trouble answering number 2. Can you please help me figure this answer out. Thank you.... Kay
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Height of platforms + technician = 7' 6" +8'2"" +5'8"=20'4"
height of first platform = 8'2"
shadow of first plat form = 6' 3"
8' 2"/6' 3" = 20'4" /x
98"/75" =244"/x
x= 244+75/98
=244.8"
divide by 12
20'
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