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A fence is 4 feet tall. The fence has a shadow that is 5 feet long. Paul is 6 feet tall, and he is standing next to the fence. Use this information to complete the statement about Paul’s shadow. Math item stem image

User Felbus
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Answer:

7.5

Explanation:

5/4=?/6

5/4x6=?/6x6

30/4=?

?=7.5

User Faerin
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Answer:

7.5 feet

Explanation:

4/5=6/x

cross multiply

4x=30

x=7.5

User Syava
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