SOLUTION: 7. The shadow of a flagpole measures 15 feet. At the same day, the shadow of a 2-foot stake measures ¾ foot. How tall is the flagpole?

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: 7. The shadow of a flagpole measures 15 feet. At the same day, the shadow of a 2-foot stake measures ¾ foot. How tall is the flagpole?       Log On


   

Question 473660: 7. The shadow of a flagpole measures 15 feet. At the same day, the shadow of a 2-foot stake measures ¾ foot. How tall is the flagpole?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The shadow of a flagpole measures 15 feet. At the same day, the shadow of a 2-foot stake measures ¾ foot. How tall is the flagpole?
---
Use proportion:
object/shadow = object/shadow
-----
f/15' = 2'/(3/4)'
---
(3/4)f = 30
---
flagpole = 40'
====================
Cheers,
Stan H.
================