Question

A pole that is 2.7m tall casts a shadow that is 1.29mlong. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 48.5m long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.

Answer 1

2.7/x 1.29/48.5 and cross multiply or is it 2.7/1.29 48.5/x ?

Answer 2

Yes, I'd say multiply 48.5 times (2.7/1.29)

Answer 3

I make that 101.511627907

Answer 4

ok back

Answer 5

id agree with wolf here

Answer 6

so the answer is 102 if they want to roudn to the nearest meter?

Answer 7

mhm

Answer 8

but i still get that medal :3

Answer 9

:P

Answer 10

okay sweet thanks ill give u the medal since i gave wolf one the last time , lol

Answer 11

lol

Answer 12

thank you both i appreciate it

Answer 13

MHm do you need anything else?

Answer 14

Okay see ya

Answer 15

see ya :P