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a 5 1/2 foot tall person casts a 3 1/2 long shadow . If a flagpole casts a 28 foot shadow how tall is the flagpole

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Answer:

the flagpole should be 44 foot long

Explanation:

(3 1/2)/ (5 1/2)

28/a

28/(3.5/5.5)=(28x5.5)/3.5

44=44

i think this is right, have a good day

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