document.write( "Question 473660: 7. The shadow of a flagpole measures 15 feet. At the same day, the shadow of a 2-foot stake measures ¾ foot. How tall is the flagpole? \n" ); document.write( "
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The shadow of a flagpole measures 15 feet. At the same day, the shadow of a 2-foot stake measures ¾ foot. How tall is the flagpole?
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\n" ); document.write( "Use proportion:
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\n" ); document.write( "f/15' = 2'/(3/4)'
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\n" ); document.write( "(3/4)f = 30
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\n" ); document.write( "flagpole = 40'
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