SOLUTION: A 6 - foot man is standing 17 feet from the base of a street light and casts a 4 - foot shadow. How high above the ground is the street light? See the figure below. h = 6, a = 4

Question 810339: A 6 - foot man is standing 17 feet from the base of a street light and casts a 4 - foot shadow. How high above the ground is the street light? See the figure below.
h = 6, a = 4, b = 17
Select the correct answer.
a. 34.5 feet
b. 31.5 feet
c. 29.5 feet
d. 32.5 feet

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6/4 = h/(17 + 4)
6/4 = h/21
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Answer:
h = 21*(6/4) = 31.5 feet
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