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This is for math and I don't really understand it. Please

This is for math and I don't really understand it. Please-example-1
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Here, ratio of object's height to it's shadow = 2.5/5 = 1/2
Now, let height of street light = h
It's height ratio to shadow would be = h/26 = 1/2
h = 26/2 = 13 feet

In short, Your Answer would be 13 feet

Hope this helps!
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