Karli's shadow is 60inches long. A nearby fire hydrant cast a shadow 40inches Long. If Kali is 48 inches tAll what is the height of the fire hydrant

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Alston · Answer 1 · 2016-12-28T20:14:22+0000

This question involves ratios.You will use them as fractions.

60:40

48:x

You will need to solve for x, so make fractions.

60/48 = 40/x

Now you'll cross multiply:

1920 = 60x

Divide both sides by 60.

1920/60 = 32.

The fire hydrant is 32 inches tall.