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A pole that is 2.8m tall casts a shadow that is 1.23m long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 37.5m long.

How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.
(Thank you for any help !)

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User Sommer
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2.8 : 1.23
? : 37.5
2.8/? =1.23/3.75
(2.8*3.75)/(1.23) = ?
? = 8.54m
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User Patnz
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