SOLUTION: A person 5 feet 3 inches tall casts a 6-foot shadow. At the same time, a lamppost casts an 18 foot shadow. What is the height of the lamppost?
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Question 1169404: A person 5 feet 3 inches tall casts a 6-foot shadow. At the same time, a lamppost casts an 18 foot shadow. What is the height of the lamppost?
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Note: 3 inches is 1/4 foot
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