Question

At a particular time of a day, a-7-m high flagstaff casts a shadow which is 8.2m long. What is the height the building which cast a shadow 20.5m in length that the same moment

Answer 1

17.5m

Explanation:

We solve using the formula

Height /Shadow

Height of flag staff = 7m

Shadow of flag staff = 8.2 m

Height of the building = x

Shadow of the building = 20.5

= 7/8.2 = x/20.5

Cross Multiply

8.2x = 7 × 20.5

x = 7 × 20.5/8.2

x = 143.5 / 8.2

x = 17.5m

The height of the building is 17.5 m