SOLUTION: Jacob's shadow is 150% of his height. He is 5 feet tall. His older brother casts a 9-foot shadow. How tall is Jacob's older brother?

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Question 139534: Jacob's shadow is 150% of his height. He is 5 feet tall. His older brother casts a 9-foot shadow. How tall is Jacob's older brother?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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7.5/5=9/X
7.5X=45
X=45/7.5
X=6 FEET TALL FOR JACOB'S OLDER BROTHER.