SOLUTION: How would I solve this question ? A 1.4-m tall child is standing next to a flagpole. The child's shadow is 1.2 my long. At the same time, the shadow of the flagpole is 7.5 m long.

Question 855163: How would I solve this question ? A 1.4-m tall child is standing next to a flagpole. The child's shadow is 1.2 my long. At the same time, the shadow of the flagpole is 7.5 m long. How Tall Is The Flagpole?
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the height of flagpole

x = 7.5*1.4 / 1.2
8.75 m
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