Question

A vertical pole 12 feet high casts a shadow 8 feet long on the ground. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a 40 feet long shadow on the ground. What is the height of the tower?

2.4 feet
26.67 feet
60 feet
72 feet
Please help this is an very important test!!

Answer 1

Answer: 8/12 = 40/x

8/12 = 2/3

2/3 = 40/x

40/2 = 20 X 3 = 60

The Height of the tower is 60.

Answer 2

I believe it might be 60 feet, I honestly do not know tho