You are 5 feet 8 inches tall and cast a shadow 2 feet long. At the same time, a nearby utility pole casts a shadow 12 feet long. Find the height of the utility pole.

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OoOlly · Answer 1 · 2024-10-26T16:24:15+0000

Answer: 27.5 feet high

Step-by-step explanation: H = Height

5.5/4 = H/20

5.5/4 x 20 = H

27.5 = H

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