SOLUTION: Determine the length of the shadow of a rod that is placed between a flashlight and a wall. The rod is 65 centimeters in length. The flashlight is 110 centimeters away from the wal

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Question 1114276: Determine the length of the shadow of a rod that is placed between a flashlight and a wall. The rod is 65 centimeters in length. The flashlight is 110 centimeters away from the wall and 40 centimeters from the rod.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Draw the description. Find similar triangles.

x, the length of shadow on the wall.
65%2Fx=40%2F110

x%2F65=10%2F4
x=65%2A%282.5%29

x=162.5