SOLUTION: Theresa who is 1 m tall cast a shadow 1.2 m same time flagpole near her casts a shadow 18 m long. how tall is is the flapole?

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Question 813835: Theresa who is 1 m tall cast a shadow 1.2 m same time flagpole near her casts a shadow 18 m long. how tall is is the flapole?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

1 m tall cast a shadow 1.2 m 

flagpole casts a shadow 18 m long

how tall "x"  is the flagpole

Question sets up the proportion***

1%2F1.2+=+x%2F18    |Cross Multiplying to solve

 1.2x = 18

  x = 18/1.2 = 15m