Question

You are

5
5
feet tall and cast an
8
8
-foot shadow. A lamppost nearby casts a shadow that is
20
20
feet. Which equation can you use to solve for the height
(h)
h
of the lamppost?

Answer 1

The answer would be 12.5 ft

This is because you know that if you cast a shadow of 8 feet and you are 5 feet then a lamp post that is 12.5 feet will have a 20 foot shadow.