Question

The height of the Freedom Tower is 1776 feet. Samantha, who is standing near the statue, casts a 8 foot shadow and she is 5 feet tall. How long is the shadow of the building? Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

2841.6 ft

Explanation:

Use a proportion.

1776/x = 5/8

5x = 8 × 1776

5x = 14,208

x = 2841.6

Answer: 2841.6 ft