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You are 5 feet tall and cast an 8-foot shadow. A lamppost nearby casts a shadow that is 20 feet. Which equation can you use to solve for the height (h) of the lamppost? Options- 5/8 = h/20 8/5 = h/20 5/9
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You are 5 feet tall and cast an 8-foot shadow. A lamppost nearby casts a shadow that is 20 feet. Which equation can you use to solve for the height (h) of the lamppost?

Options-

5/8 = h/20 8/5 = h/20

5/9 = h/20 5/20 = h/8

Please help ASAP!

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Answer:

5/8=h/20

Explanation:

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User Indimental
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I believe the answer is the first option. Tell me if i'm wrong. :)
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