5. How tall is the flagpole? It’s missing! a. Hint: Use a proportion & cross multiplication to find the missing side. The height of the flagpole is _________________ feet.

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Sheehan Alam · Answer 1 · 2022-02-21T09:16:50+0000

Answer:

The flagpole is 51ft tall

Explanation:

Given

See attachment for flagpole

Required

The height of the flagpole

To do this, we use the following equivalent ratios

h : 85 = 6 :10

Where h is the required height

Express as fraction

(h)/( 85) = (6 )/(10)

Make h the subject

h = (6 )/(10) * 85

h = (6 * 85)/(10)

h = (510)/(10)

h = 51