Question

At a given location and time of day, it might be true that a fence post that is 4 feet high casts a shadow that is 6 feet long. What is the ratio of the height of the object to the length of the shadow?

Options:
A. 2:3
B. 3:4
C. 1:1.5
D. 4:6

Answer 1

The ratio of the height of the object to the length of the shadow is 2:3.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the ratio of the height of the object to the length of the shadow, divide the height by the length. In this case, the height is 4 feet and the length is 6 feet. So, the ratio is 4/6. Simplifying this fraction, we get 2/3. Therefore, the ratio of the height of the object to the length of the shadow is 2:3. The correct option is A. 2:3