Question 810610: A 5 - foot man is standing 13 feet from the base of a street light and casts an 8 - foot shadow. How high above the ground is the street light? See the figure below.
h = 5, a = 8, b = 13
Select the correct answer.
a. 15.125 feet
b. 13.125 feet
c. 12.125 feet
d. 10.125 feet
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5/8 = h/21
h = (5/8)*21
h = 13.125 feet
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