SOLUTION: A flagpole that is 35 feet high casts a 50 ft shadow. At the time of day, how long would the shadow be of a girl who is 5’9? Thanks!

Question 1165718: A flagpole that is 35 feet high casts a 50 ft shadow. At the time of day, how long would the shadow be of a girl who is 5’9?
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Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, Boreal, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5'9=69 inches
35/50=69/x
35x=3450
x=98.57 inches or 8 feet 1.57 inches.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A flagpole that is 35 feet high casts a 50 ft shadow. At the time of day, how long would the shadow be of a girl who is 5’9?
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5'9" = 5.75 feet
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35/50 = 5.75/shadow

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