Question

sam needs 5o know the height of an electricity power pole in his neighborhood. the pole casts a 24 foot shadow while he casts a 4 foot shadow. Sam is 6 feet tall. the height of the electricity pole is how many feet tall?

Answer 1

Step 1

Draw the image

Step 2

Find the height of the electricity pole using the proportion ratio below;

H=height of pole

`\begin{gathered} (h)/(24)=(6)/(4) \\ 4h=24(6) \\ (4h)/(4)=(144)/(4) \\ h=36ft \end{gathered}`

Answer; The height of the electricity pole=36 ft