SOLUTION: a post 20 ft high cast a shadow 25 ft long. How long a shadow will a man 6 ft tall cast?

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Question 950557: a post 20 ft high cast a shadow 25 ft long. How long a shadow will a man 6 ft tall cast?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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20/25=6/x
20x=150
x=150/20
x=7.5 ft