Question

A 14 foot tree casts an 8 foot shadow. At the same time, a nearby flagpole casts a 10 foot shadow. How tall is the flagpole?

Answer 1

set up a proportion with the like units across from each other

Answer 2

14 x
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8 10

Answer 3

Assuming this is just a proportion problem, 14/8 = x/10. x=140/8

Answer 4

Thanks.