Question

A pole that is 3.3m tall casts a shadow that is 1.48m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 49.75m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter

Answer 1

We'll have to make a proportion. Do you know how, or do you need help with that too.

Answer 2

yeah, i think i can do that. would it me 3.3/1.48 = x/49.75?

Answer 3

Yes, that looks right to me. Think you can solve it?

Answer 4

yes, is that the only thing that i need to do, or is there more too it?

Answer 5

\[\frac{ 3.3 }{ 1.48 }=\frac{ x }{ 49.75 }\]

Answer 6

That should give you the answer. I put it in that form in case it helps.

Answer 7

Thank you! i have found the answer.

i got 110.929, when i round it to the nearest meter it will be 111m?

Answer 8

Yes, good job :)

Answer 9

Thank you so much! i really appreciate it.

Answer 10

No problem. Good to see someone try by themselves first. :)

Answer 11

is it okay if i tag you in other questions as well, because i am most likely going to need help.

Answer 12

Sure.

Answer 13

okay, thank you! :)