Question

You are 5 feet tall and cast an 8-foot shadow. A land post nearby casts a shadow that is 20 feet. Which equation can you use to solve for the height (x) of the land post?

Answer 1

5 / 8 = x / 20

100 / 8 = x

So, the equation on the left is the correct one.

Explanation:

Answer 2

5ft. x
—- = —-
8ft. 20ft