Question

At a particular time, a building casts a shadow 34 ft long on the horizontal ground. At the same time, a vertical pole 5 ft high casts a shadow 9 ft long. Calculate the height of the building (in feet). (Express your answer accurate to one decimal place.)

Answer 1

Utilizing triangle similarity: \[ \frac 59 = \frac x{34} \implies x=34 \times\frac 59= 18.8889 \approx 18.9 \]

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Dang dang!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

your solution matches my solution. thank you!