Question

Jacob is 5 1/2 tall and casts a 8-foot shadow. At the same time, a flagpole cast a 48-foot shadow. How tall is the flagpole?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 33

Explanation:

We know that Jacob is 5 and 1/2 tall. He caused a 8 foot shadow, and we know that the flagpole causes a 48 foot shadow. 48/8 equal 6, meaning we need to multiply his height by that. 5 1/2 time 6 is 33