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A building cast a

140 ft shadow
while a 18 ft pole
cast a 4 ft shadow.
How tall is the
building?

User Anilech
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Answer:

630 ft

Explanation:


(x)/(140)=(18)/(4)\\ \\4x=2520\\\\x=630

Hence, the height of the building is 630 feet.

User Simusid
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