Question

Solve the problem, using the given information. Round your answer to the nearest HUNDREDTH.

Answer 1

The ratio between the lengths of the posts must be equivalent to the ration between the lengths of their shadows. Then, if x is the length of the shadow of the longer post, we have:

`\begin{gathered} (x)/(0.85)=(2)/(0.45) \\ x=(2\cdot0.85)/(0.45) \\ x\approx3.78\text{ m} \end{gathered}`