A 3ft tall statue at the kids' park casts a 1-foot long shadow. How long will the shadow of a parent be if he is 6ft tall?

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A 3ft tall statue at the kids' park casts a 1-foot long shadow. How long will the shadow of a

parent be if he is 6ft tall?

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2 feet
3/1 = 6/x
X = 2

Jay Patoliya answered Jan 18, 2022

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Answer:

2 ft long.

Explanation:

Two triangles are formed and they are similar, so

3/6 = 1/x

3x = 6

x = 2.

Tiki answered Jan 22, 2022

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