Question

Jake wanted to measure the height of the Great Sphinx of Giza. He placed a mirror on the ground and then walked backwards until he was able to see the top of the statue in the mirror. If his eyes were 5.5 feet above the ground, how tall is the statue, to the nearest foot?

A. 65 ft
B. 87 ft
C. 103 ft
D. 137 ft

Answer 1

Jake wanted to measure the height of the Great Sphinx of Giza. He placed a mirror on the ground and then walked backwards until he was able to see the top of the statue in the mirror. If his eyes were 5.5 feet above the ground, the statue is 87 ft. The answer is letter B.