SOLUTION: How would I solve this question ? A 1.4-m tall child is standing next to a flagpole. The child's shadow is 1.2 my long. At the same time, the shadow of the flagpole is 7.5 m long.

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Question 855163: How would I solve this question ? A 1.4-m tall child is standing next to a flagpole. The child's shadow is 1.2 my long. At the same time, the shadow of the flagpole is 7.5 m long. How Tall Is The Flagpole?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the height of flagpole

x%2F%28height+of+child%29+=+shadow+of+flag+pole+%2F+shadow+of+child+
x%2F%281.4%29+=+%287.5%29%2F%281.2%29
x = 7.5*1.4 / 1.2
8.75 m