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A building across the street casts a shadow that is 24 feet long.

Matt is 6 feet tall and casts a shadow that is 4 feet long.
The two triangles formed are similar because the angle to the sun is the same.

What is the height of the building?

User Asafrob
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Answer:

The building is 36 feet tall.

Explanation:

x/6 = 24/4

4x=144

4x/4 = 144/4

x=36

User Graham Smith
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