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Question 787227: Please help me with this:

I've asked this same question the first time, but no tutor helped me yet!

A pole 24ft high has a shadow 8ft long. A nearby pole is 72ft tall. How long is the shadow?

I need an immediate answer please?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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24/8 = 72/x

24*x = 8*72 ... cross multiply

24x = 576

x = 576/24

x = 24

The shadow is 24 feet long.