2. A light shines on top of a lamppost 30 feet above the ground. A woman 5 feet tall walks away from the light. Find the rate at which her shadow is increasing if she is walking at 3 ft/s.

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2. A light shines on top of a lamppost 30 feet above the ground. A woman 5 feet tall walks
away from the light. Find the rate at which her shadow is increasing if she is walking at 3 ft/s.
Transcribed Image Text:2. A light shines on top of a lamppost 30 feet above the ground. A woman 5 feet tall walks away from the light. Find the rate at which her shadow is increasing if she is walking at 3 ft/s.
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