A pole that is 3.2m tall casts a shadow that is 1.5m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 40.75m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter.

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math_bender_15 · Answer

Do you get it? @Directrix

directrix · Answer

The triangles are similar by the AA Postulate.
So, corresponding sides are in proportion.

3.2 is to T as 1.5 is to 40.75 where T is the height of the tower

3.2/T = 1.5/40.75

Cross multiply and solve for T.

Post what you get, okay?  @math_bender_15



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