A pole that is 2.9 m tall casts a shadow that is 1.23 m long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 49.75 m long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter. ?

A pole that is 2.9 m tall casts a shadow that is 1.23 m long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 49.75 m long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter. ?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

Problem 8.160TI: A pine tree casts a shadow of 80 feet next to a 30-foot tall building which casts a 40 feet shadow....

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A pole that is 2.9 m tall casts a shadow that is 1.23 m long. At the same
time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 49.75 m long. How tall is the
building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.
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