SOLUTION: Suppose that a street light is 20 feet above the ground. How far from the street light is a 5 foot girl standing if she casts a 4 foot shadow?
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Question 282987: Suppose that a street light is 20 feet above the ground. How far from the street light is a 5 foot girl standing if she casts a 4 foot shadow?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20 / 5 = (x + 4) / 4
80 = 5x + 20
x = 12
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