Question

Am I missing a step? My answer doesn't match any choices given for this question:

The diagram shows an 84 m building with a flagpole outside. The shadows of the building and the flagpole end at point C. What is the height of the flagpole?

CHOICES: 6m, 8.25m, 12m, 16.5m,

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I got 20.53 this is how: 11x84 = 924 / 45 = 20.53

Answer 1

the entire bottom is 11 + 45 = 56

924/56 = 16.5

Answer 2

Oh I get it now. thanks!

Answer 3

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