SOLUTION: A utility pole 8 meters tall cast a 12 meter shadow. at the same time a building cast a 99 meter shadow. How tall is the building?

SOLUTION: A utility pole 8 meters tall cast a 12 meter shadow. at the same time a building cast a 99 meter shadow. How tall is the building?

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Question 460282: A utility pole 8 meters tall cast a 12 meter shadow. at the same time a building cast a 99 meter shadow. How tall is the building?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/12=x/99
12x=792
x=66 meters
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