SOLUTION: A pole that is 2.5m tall casts a shadow that is 1.67m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 49.25m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nea

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Question 956996: A pole that is 2.5m tall casts a shadow that is 1.67m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 49.25m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.5/1.67=x/49.25 cross multiply.
1.67x=2.5*49.25
1.67x=123.125
x=123.125/1.67
x=74 meters.