Posted by helen on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 8:34pm.
Cross multiply and solve for x.
x/6 = 5/1.25
use ratio, remember to have same units
let the height of building be h ft
h/6 = 60/15
h = 6(60/15) = 24
the building is 24 ft high
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