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A statue casts a shadow 30 feet long. At the same time, a person who is 5 feet tall casts a shadow that is 6 feet long. How tall is the statue?

A statue casts a shadow 30 feet long. At the same time, a person who is 5 feet tall casts a shadow that is 6 feet long. How tall is the statue?
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A statue casts a shadow 30 feet long. At the same time, a person who is 5 feet tall casts a shadow that is 6 feet long. How tall is the statue?

User WooiKent Lee
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Use proportions.

5/6 = x/30

6 * 5 = 30
5 * 5 = 25

x = 25

The statue is 25 feet tall.
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