Question

At a certain time of the day, a child whose height is 40 inches casts a shadow that is 26 inches long. At the same time, the child's father casts a shadow that is 44.2 inches long. Solve for x to determine the father's height in inches.

(Points : 1)
x = 28.7

x = 23.5

x = 63.5

x = 68

Answer 1

looks like more proportions! :)

Answer 2

do you have any ideas on how you might setup the solution?

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

OK, so what I would do is setup the information like this
(big triangle height)/(small triangle height) = (big triangle base)/(small triangle base)

Answer 5

Oh i didnt see the little triangle inside

Answer 6

yeah, they like to hide.

Answer 7

the answer is 68 right

Answer 8

I'll check...

Answer 9

ok

Answer 10

you got it!

Answer 11

yes, that is correct!

Answer 12

yay thank you

Answer 13

yw