Question

A pole that is 3.1m tall casts a shadow that is 1.74m long. At the same time, a nearby building casts a shadow that is 46.5m long. How tall is the building? Round your answer to the nearest meter.

Answer 1

The building is approximately 82.844 or 83 meters tall

Explanation:

Pole:

Height: 3.1

Shadow: 1.74

Building:

Height: ?

Shadow: 46.5

46.5/1.74 = 26.724

3.1 x 26.724

= 82.844 = 83m