Question

Use the diagram below to determine the height of the flagpole.

Height of flagpole =

Scale factor from stick to flagpole =

Scale factor from flagpole to stick =

Answer 1

7.5/2.5=h/4

2.5h=7.5×4

2.5h=30

h=30/2.5

h=12

scale factor=3

Answer 2

7.5/2.5=h/4

2.5h=7.5×4

2.5h=30

h=30/2.5

h=12

scale factor=3