SOLUTION: The school flagpole cast a shadow 15ft long. Mr. Hansen cast a shadow 4ft long. Mr. Hansen is 6ft tall. How tall is the flag pole.

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Question 75395: The school flagpole cast a shadow 15ft long. Mr. Hansen cast a shadow 4ft long. Mr. Hansen is 6ft tall. How tall is the flag pole.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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15/6=X/4 CROSS MULTIPLY.
6X=60
X=60/6
X=10 FEET FOR THE FLAGPOLE SHADOW.