SOLUTION: Person 6 feet casting a shadow 1 1/2 feet flag pole is casting a shadow 5 feet how tall is flag pole

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Question 853092: Person 6 feet casting a shadow 1 1/2 feet flag pole is casting a shadow 5 feet how tall is flag pole
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

6%2F1.5+=+x%2F5    | Cross Multiply to solve for x, the height of the flag pole in ft