Question

A 6-foot tall football player casts a 16-inch shadow. At the same time, the stadium bleachers cast a 6-foot shadow. How tall are the bleachers?

Answer 1

x = 6.5ft

Explanation:

2 3/5ft over x = 12ft over 30ft

12x = 2 3/5 · 30

12x = 78ft

12x ÷ 12 = 78ft ÷ 12

x = 6.5ft