SOLUTION: a pole that is tall casts a shadow that is long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest met

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Question 808603: a pole that is tall casts a shadow that is long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We need something a little more definite than "it is long"
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