Question

A vertical pole 12 feet high casts a shadow 8 feet long on the ground. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a 40 feet long shadow on the ground.
What is the height of the tower?
2.4 feet
26.67 feet
60 feet
72 feet

Answer 1

Ohhh ok you already drew it.

Answer 2

yes i did

Answer 3

Nvm, nvm I'll do it.

Answer 4

I'll show you step by step.

Answer 5

ok thank you

Answer 6

60

Answer 7

So since the smaller triangles ratio to the big triangle is x5 because 8x5=40, so you will multiply 12x5= 60 and therefore, so therefore it is 60 for the height.

Answer 8

The ratio of the smaller triangle to the bigger triangle is 1:5, so yes it is 60.

Answer 9

oh ok you make it seem so easy but thank you all for helping me

Answer 10

No problem! And it is, once you get the gist of it, though it will take time, hard work and focus pays off!