A flag pole is 12 feet tall. It's shadow is 10 feet long.

What is the approximate distance from the top of the flag pole to the tip of the pole's shadow?

A.
22 feet

B.
16 feet

C.
11 feet

D.
7 feet

Question

A flag pole is 12 feet tall. It's shadow is 10 feet long. 


What is the approximate distance from the top of the flag pole to the tip of the pole's shadow?
  
   
 
  
 
  
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  22 feet   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  16 feet   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  11 feet   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  7 feet

anonymous · Answer

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tkhunny · Answer

Have you considered the Pythagorean Theorem?

tkhunny · Answer

@lilcece Never just give the answer.  In this case, you also managed to give an incorrect answer.  Please read the Code of Conduct and heed its wisdom.

@ikatouni Please answer my question.  What say you of the Pythagorean Theorem?

anonymous · Answer

10^2 + 12^2 = x^2

Solve for x

animalover02 · Answer

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