Posted by cindy on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:34pm.
the lengths and shadows are in the same ratio. So,
10/17 = 23/x
x = 39.1 ft
or, the ratio of length:shadow is the same for both vehicles:
10/23 = 17/x
x = 39.1 ft
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