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Question 846526: A building is 50 feet high and casts a shadow of 68 feet. What triangle do I need to solve this problem?
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A building is 50 feet high and casts a shadow of 68 feet. What triangle do I need to solve this problem?


Right-triangles are used to solve problems that involve height of objects/people, and these objects'/people's shadows.