Question

A pile that is 2.8m tall casts a shadow that is 1.16m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 38.75m long. How tall is the tower?

Answer 1

Answer: 93.53

2.8 m..............shadow 1.16 m

x m.....................................38.75

2.8/x=1.16/38.75

x*1.16=2.8*38.75

x*1.16=108.5

x=108.5/1.16

x=93.53m

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