SOLUTION: A pole that is 3.5m tall casts a shadow that is 1.22m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 46.25m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nea

Algebra ->  Bodies-in-space -> SOLUTION: A pole that is 3.5m tall casts a shadow that is 1.22m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 46.25m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nea      Log On


   

Question 305921: A pole that is 3.5m tall casts a shadow that is 1.22m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 46.25m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a ratio problem
3.5%2F1.22+=+X%2F46.25
Cross multiply
%283.5%29%2A%2846.25%29+=+%281.22%29%2A%28X%29 Simplify
161.875+=+%281.22%29%2A%28X%29 Divide both sides by 1.22
132.684+=+X Round to nearest meter
highlight%28133+=+X%29