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A vertical pole 12 feet high casts a shadow 8 feet long on the ground. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a 40 feet long shadow on the ground. What is the height of the tower?

2.4 feet
26.67 feet
60 feet
72 feet
Please help this is an very important test!!

User Evolutio
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Answer: 8/12 = 40/x

8/12 = 2/3

2/3 = 40/x

40/2 = 20 X 3 = 60

The Height of the tower is 60.

User Dilli
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I believe it might be 60 feet, I honestly do not know tho

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