Question

A boy, who is 5 ft. 6 in. tall, casts a shadow 2 ft long. Find the height of the pole if it casts a shadow 2 yards long.

Answer 1

198 in.

Explanation:

Answer 2

1 yard = 3 feet

2 yards = 6 feet

2 feet * 3 = 6 feet

so 5.5 ft * 3 = 16.5 feet, so pole is 16 feet 6 inches