Hi, 

A flag pole casts a 30 foot shadow at the same time 

a man 6 feet tall casts a 4 foot shadow. 

How many feet tall is the pole? Let x be the height of the flag pole in ft

Using the Proportion:



Solve

4x = 180ft

x  = 45ft is the height of the flag pole

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

 

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