SOLUTION: A pole that is 2.6m tall casts a shadow that is 1.22m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 37.25m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nea
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Question 753114: A pole that is 2.6m tall casts a shadow that is 1.22m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 37.25m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A pole that is 2.6m tall casts a shadow that is 1.22m long.
At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 37.25m long.
How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter.
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The relationship of shadow to the vertical object is the same for both
let t = ht of the tower =
Cross multiply
1.22t = 37.25 * 2.6
t = 96.85/1.22
t ~ 79 meters
