SOLUTION: A young man 150 cm tall cast a shadow that was 200 cm long. His father's shadow, cast a the same time of day, was 240 cm long. How tall was his father? a) 180 cm b) 200 cm c)

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Question 295613: A young man 150 cm tall cast a shadow that was 200 cm long. His father's shadow, cast a the same time of day, was 240 cm long. How tall was his father?
a) 180 cm
b) 200 cm
c) 220 cm
d) 240 cm
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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150/200=f/240
3/4=f/240
4f=3*240
f=3*60=180
a) 180 cm