SOLUTION: There is a 4 foot high fence that surrounds your backyard. The fence casts a shadow that is 5 feet long. If you are 6 feet tall and standing next to the fence, how long will your s
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Question 945900: There is a 4 foot high fence that surrounds your backyard. The fence casts a shadow that is 5 feet long. If you are 6 feet tall and standing next to the fence, how long will your shadow be? Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! s/h = shadow/height
s/h = 5/4
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s/6 = 5/4
s = 6*5/4
6*5/4
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your shadow = 7.5 feet
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