Question

Use the diagram below to determine the height of the flag pole

Answer 1

The answer to your question is 51 ft

Explanation:

For this problem, we will use the Thales' theorem

Height = h

`(height of the pole)/(shadow of the pole) = (height of the man)/(shadow of the man)`

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

Solve for h

10h = 6(85)

10h = 510

h = 510 / 10

h = 51 ft