Question

Use the similar triangles to find the height of the telephone pole

Answer 1

x=20

Explanation:

15/6=2.5

8 times 2.5=20

To get from 6 to 15 multiply by 2.5. you must do the same to get from 8 to x.

6/15=8/x or cross multiply

15x8=6x

120=6x

20=x