Question

Sam is 4 feet tall and his shadow is 25 feet long. If the flagpole has a 30-foot shadow, how tall is the flagpole?
a. 48 feet
b. 37.5
c. 24 feet
d. 18.75

Answer 1

Using linear scale factor will work.
(sam's height/sam's shadow length)=(flagpole height/flagpole shadow length)

Answer 2

Thanks. I couldn't remember how to set it up. I am working i out now.

Answer 3

18.75...Thanks so much!

Answer 4

You're welcome :)