SOLUTION: The Washington Monument in Washington D.C., casts a shadow that is 142 ft, 5 in long. At the same time, a person who is 156 cm tall casts a shadow that is 40 cm long. What is the h

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Question 1096286: The Washington Monument in Washington D.C., casts a shadow that is 142 ft, 5 in long. At the same time, a person who is 156 cm tall casts a shadow that is 40 cm long. What is the height of the Washington Monument to the nearest foot?
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Washington Monument  
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States of America
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.
Address: 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
Height: 555′

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