Question

At a certain time of day, a 30-foot building casts a 10 foot shadow. How tall is a person who casts a 2 foot shadow?

A. 4 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 7 feet

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

6 feet

Answer 2

C) 6 feet

Explanation:

set up a proportion of height/shadow = height/shadow

30/10 = h/2

cross-multiply:

10h = 60

h = 6